GREENSBORO– Lynda L. Tamblyn, who had worked for many years in the offices of the North Carolina Coaches Association after a successful career as a teacher and coach, died unexpectedly on Saturday.

      She was a teacher and coach in the Guilford County school system for over 30 years, guiding her team to a state championship while coaching women’s tennis at Grimsley. She also coached men’s tennis and women’s basketball at Grimsley.

     Lynda was a lifetime member of the Coaches Association and had served as office manager in the NCCA offices since 1990. She was also a recipient of the NCHSAA Special Person’s Award.

    The memorial service is scheduled for Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church on West Market Street in Greensboro.