Linda Tadlock Obituary
Linda Helms Tadlock, 83, of Marion, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on August 8, 1942, daughter of the late Joseph Craven Helms and Nell Barrett Helms. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Leon Helms and Dwight Helms.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on October 21, 2025, at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30PM until 1:45PM at Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Ronald Baxter Tadlock, Sr., two sons Ronald “Ronnie” Tadlock, Jr. (Jeana), Gary Tadlock (Tammy), a grandchild, Brandon Tadlock, and a sister JoElaine Moore.
Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com
Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is honored to be entrusted to care for the Tadlock Family.
1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112
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