Linda L. Gulledge

May 15, 1940 - March 26, 2016

Linda Gulledge, age 75, of Marion, IL passed away at 11:46 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion, IL. She was born on Wednesday, May 15, 1940, in Marion, the daughter of Clinton and Louise (Odum) Troxel. Linda grew up and attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School class of 1958. She was of the Baptist faith and was united in marriage to John Gulledge on July 3, 1958 in Third Baptist Church in Marion and together they shared over fifty-seven years of marriage. Linda was a legal secretary for twenty-eight years for the Fowler and Novick Law Office in Marion. She enjoyed caring for her family and home and in her spare time she enjoyed creating beautiful embroidery work to be treasured by her family. She was an excellent cook and always enjoyed the holidays and the many times they all would gather together. The memories created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband, John Gulledge of Marion; daughter and son-in-law, Piper and Kevin Bragee of Marion; granddaughter and husband, Laura and Michael McKinzie of Glen Carbon, IL; grandson, Adam Bragee of Edwardsville, IL, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements for Linda Gulledge have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with Rev. Fr. Richard Mohr presiding. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to “Arthritis Foundation”, and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.