Linda S. Marcum

June 8, 1948 - January 3, 2021

Linda S. Marcum, 72, of Williamson, WV passed away January 3, 2021 at the Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, WV. She was born June 8, 1948 at Logan, WV the daughter of the late Martin and Allie Messer Borders. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Marcum Jr., sisters, Evelyn Mae Borders, Thresia Borders Smith nad Callie Sutton, brothers, Ira Boots Borders and Everett Borders, Niece, Robyn Borders, nephew, Homer Borders, grandson, Brandon Thompson and brother in law, Jess Canterbury. Linda was a homemaker and a member of the Laurel Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Laurel Creek, WV. She loved to travel and be on the computer. Her grandbabies were her favorite. She always said, “Now I love my grandkids, but I love my great-grandbabies more”. Linda is survived by her sister, Joann Canterbury of Laurel Creek, WV, son, Thomas Thompson of Texas, daughter, Melissa Ray of Williamson, WV, her niece, Allie Paxton, nephews, Elbert Sammons, Dallas Borders, Jamie Borders, Scott Canterbury and Michael Borders, grandchildren, Brittany (Destiny) Keener, Shane (Brooke) Decker, Kaitlyn, Logan, Robert, Damon and Patience Thompson, step-son, John Howard Marcum, cousins, Lotis Canterbury, Judy Smith, Lynal and Margie Conley, her “run around pals” and her great-grandchildren, Nevaeh Webb, Malikhai Decker and Myles Decker. Funeral services for Linda will be held at the Laurel Creek Freewill Baptist Church on Friday, January 8, 2021 with Rev. James Ed Baisden and Rev. Cornelius Lackey officiating at 1:00pm. Burial will follow in the Canterbury Cemetery at Laurel Creek, WV. Visitation will be at the church Thursday evening after 6:00pm with services at 7:00pm. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Chafin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.