Linda Hall Bales

Mrs. Bales, daughter of the late Grady O. and Mildred Turner Hall, was a lifelong resident of Wilkes County. She was a former textile worker and employee of Wilkes Health Care. Also, she was a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church. Survivors: Husband: Thomas I. Bales Sons: Keith Palmer, Washington Glenn Palmer, Lincolnton Randy Palmer, Rayle Stepsons: Gerry Bales, Watkinsvile and Barry Bales, Gainesville Step-daughter: Cathy Wilder, Asheville, NC Brothers: Ray Hall, Washington Grady C. "Bo" Hall, Washington Sister: Peggy H. Martin, Lincolnton 14 Grandchildren