Remembering the Service of the Honorable Linda S. Timmons, Orange County Circuit Court Clerk
By: Orange County Communications Department
Orange County flags flew at half staff on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in honor and remembrance of the Honorable Linda S. Timmons, former Orange County Circuit Court Clerk. Mrs. Timmons passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. The community continues to mourn her passing, and seeks to emulate her example of dedicated public service. She began her career with the Orange County Circuit Court in 1976. She served the court for 21 years, rising to the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. In 1997, she was elected to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court, becoming the first woman to hold the position in Orange County. The position of Circuit Court Clerk is a Constitutional office with an eight - year term. The responsibilities of the Clerk are extensive, and include providing administrative support for all aspects of the circuit court, acting as a probate judge, and serving as the official recorder of all Orange County land records, among other related tasks. She performed the duties of the Clerk in exemplary fashion for more than a decade. When she retired in 2009, she had served Orange County for a total of more than 33 years.
Orange County ’ s current Circuit Court Clerk, the Honorable Teresa T. Carroll, served under Mrs. Timmons and learned a great deal working
with her. “ Linda S. Timmons was a humble and gracious lady. She loved her family and friends, and she was well - known throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. I worked with Linda before, and after, she became Clerk. She taught me so much about the obligations of the office and she always had a positive attitude. ” Mrs. Carroll also remembers sharing Mrs. Timmons ’ love of the beach.
“ We would go to Virginia Beach for the Clerk ’ s Conference, and spend the time before the conference began just shopping and eating, those were memorable times. She deserves to be recognized because of her hard work and dedication to this office and this community. She will be missed by all. ” The Honorable Linda S. Timmons leaves behind a legacy of dignified public service and achievement, which will serve as an example toward which current and future generations can aspire.
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