The wonderful life of Linda Lee DiNucci ended Tuesday April 9 2019. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a long and valiant fight with lung cancer. She was 72. Linda, survived by her husband of 51 years, Tom DiNucci and her daughters Nicole (Damien) Cunningham and Lori (Anthony) Grinnell moved to Canton, Georgia in March of 1978. It was in the Buffington community where they originally made their home. There she enjoyed raising her children, organic gardening, camping and boating with her family. Over the years Linda was involved with many community endeavours, teaching Red Cross swimming lessons to Cherokee county children for the Cherokee County Parks and Recreation Department at Rinehart College, Canton Pool and Cottonwoods Pool. She held a real estate license and was an active member of the LaSalette Catholic Church community for many years. She and Tom retired to The Lake Arrowhead Community in 1994 where they have been active with local driving clubs and car shows and traveling both nationally and internationally. She played an active part in her families life, being involved with her children and grandchildren, supporting them in their endeavors. Linda is also survived by her Mother, Mary Tatum of Wilmington, NC; brother Bill Tatum of Rising Sun, Maryland; and three beautiful grandchildren, Kyle Grinnell (22; Aiken, SC) Madeline Grinnell (10; Augusta, GA) and Cullin Cunningham (9; Camden, SC) and several extended family members in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Linda's Father, Claude R Tatum (USN) and brother , Claude R Tatum Jr. (USMC) preceded her in death. Her kindness and strength influenced many lives. She held on to friendship and memories and spoke of these often, even into her last days. A memorial service will be held at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday April 14 at 11 AM. A gathering for friends and family will be held immediately after at Sidelines Grille (147 Rinehart College Parkway) In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to be made in Linda's name to Georgia Mountains Hospice, Jasper GA ( www.georgiamountainshospice.org ) or The Hope Center Foundation, Cartersville, GA. (PO Box 201288, Cartersville GA 30120) The family express their deepest appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Georgia Mountains Hospice, The Hope Center, Cartersville, GA and Northside Hospital Cherokee.