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Linda McGowan Obituary

MCGOWAN, Linda Marcus, 75, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Alice Marcus; brother, Michael Marcus. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Col. James D. McGowan Jr. (Ret); children, Kristy Davidson (Eric), Nicole Bogue, Jay Lawson (Mechelle), Jill Crowder (John) and David McGowan; grandchildren, Connor and Brady Davidson, Whitley and Landen Bogue, Alec and Andrea Knepp, Michael, Rachel, Courtney, Natalie and Anna Crowder; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Pete (Carolyn), Larry and Greg (Sherry); uncle, Charles (Parris); and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Linda was a wife, mother and "Mimi" to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with them and loved them beyond measure. Linda graduated Coeburn High School in 1965 and Clinch Valley College (University of Virginia's College at Wise). A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Woody Funeral Home - Huguenot Chapel. A private interment is scheduled in Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. Donations in Linda's memory are requested to go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be left at woodyfuneral

homehuguenot.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 18, 2022.

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Nancy Pyle

September 13, 2024

I remember when I moved into the neighborhood & next door to Linda back in the summer of 1984 she was the first person to welcome us. She was such a lovely person. I know she continues to be missed every day.

Nancy L. Pyle

September 27, 2022

May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ grant you peace and bring you comfort as only he can in this time of deep sorrow.

Lillian Dingus Massie

September 24, 2022

May the Lord of life give you comfort in this time of such great loss. May knowing that others are praying for your family give you peace.

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