Linda K. Stanton, 76, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, Jan.y 29, 2017, in Georgia.
She was born in Albany, N.Y., to the late George Clifford and Emma Hotaling Lasher.
Linda was a self-employed bookkeeper.
She moved to this area 16 years ago from Cypress, Texas. She was a member of Reid’s Chapel, United Methodist Women and the Civitan Club. Linda was on the board of directors of the Early American Industries Association – EAIA.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon F. Stanton; one son, Michael Stanton; three daughters, Robin Simon and husband Mark, Cindy Miller and husband Keith and Cheryl Stanton; one brother, Glenn C. Lasher; one sister, Constance Hester; six grandchildren, Ashley Schoolcraft, Jessica German, Courtney Ferrell, David German, Cody Stanton and Macy Stanton; three great-grandchildren, Adam Schoolcraft, Derek Schoolcraft and Julian German.
Linda was preceded in death by her son, David Delp.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Reid’s Chapel in Murphy. The Rev. Wayne Roberts will officiate.
You may send tributes to the Stanton family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.