An American visitor who died on Bermuda's roads was remembered by her school with a memorial concert and a special scholarship in her name, according to The Pioneer Press in Chicago.

Linda Elizabeth Anne Carpenter Inman, 50, of Lake Forest, Illinois, died when the motor scooter she was riding was hit by a bus near Mullet Bay in St. George's on October 14.

She is survived by husband George Inman, who was in the accident with her, and their college-age children, Mark and Brittany.

Mrs. Inman was a secretary in the Fine and Applied Arts Department of Highland Park High School where the faculty, staff and students have honoured her with a memorial concert, and a special choir programme at her funeral, said The Pioneer Press.

"She was a mom to everybody," said Mary Jo Papich, chairman of the Fine and Applied Arts Department. "She treated each student like gold."

Ms Papich said the school is setting up a special scholarship in Mrs. Inman's name.

Donations may be sent to the Fine and Applied Arts Department at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035. Other memorial contributions are being accepted by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lake County.

"She was always willing to serve," said Ms Papich. "She cared for people a lot, especially young people."

Faculty and students described her as very supportive of the school, a personality everyone found gracious, and always willing to help move projects along, said the Chicago-based paper.

On October 20, students dedicated the department's Music Showcase concert in her memory. The evening concert provided performances of the marching, concert and jazz bands,and the choirs and orchestras, said The Pioneer Press.

The Highland Park High School Chorale also sang two selections at Mrs. Inman's funeral service at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest.

"The singing was so gorgeous," said High School District 113 Assistant Superintendent of Community Relations, Susan Benjamin.

"I don't think I've heard them sing better," she added.

"She was a delightful, helpful person," Ms Benjamin said.

"It's a tragic death that has saddened all of us."

High school junior, Taylor Barden said. "We all took care of each other.

"Even though she wasn't a teacher, she meant so much to us."

High school senior Julie Beck remembered Mrs. Inman for helping with all the small details involved in any department project.

Mrs. Inman provided copies of materials or music, even Kleenex if it was needed, said Ms Beck.

She remembered Mrs. Inman as a resource for guidance on life and the logistics of everyday activities.

"For her 50th birthday, the whole chorus went into her office to sing her 'Happy Birthday,'" Ms Beck said. "She blushed and it was so wonderful."

Mrs. Inman and her husband had travelled to Bermuda to celebrate both her birthday and their wedding anniversary, said The Pioneer Press.