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Erlinda Sagun Timberlake

LEESBURG, Fla. – Erlinda Sagun Timberlake, 84, beloved mother and a devout Christian, of Leesburg, Fla., returned to God of natural causes on Jan. 22, 2025.

She was born in Angeles City, Philippines in 1940 to Apolonia Espirito and Enrique Sagun, and was the youngest of her siblings. During her time as a military wife, she was proud to become a US Citizen in 1981.

Erlinda was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Timberlake. She is survived by her son Melvin Burgess (wife Heidi), daughter Rose Funk (husband Daryl), son Larry Burgess (wife Julie); and six grandchildren, Kirstin Webb (husband Chris), Joshua Kirby, Katie Burgess, Cody Burgess, Noah Kirby, and Hayden Kirby, who will never forget the love she brought to their lives.

A service will be held in Auburn, Maine during the summer.

In lieu of flowers,

donations to a favorite charity in her name

are appreciated

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