Linda Marie Mercure

Born November 21st, 1952, in Roseburg, Oregon, daughter of the late Alfred N. and Mary A. (Fox) Johnson, Linda was a 1972 graduate of Newberry High School.

While residing in Marquette, Linda was employed as a medical secretary at the Marquette Branch Correctional Facility, for several years until her retirement. Linda enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, casino gaming and spending time with her family. Linda will always be remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, who always had a smile and known by her family as very organized and meticulous.

In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her children, Nelson Neil Maddox and Tina Marie Sormunen; grandson, Cody Sormunen and nephew, Neil Gene Johnson.

Survivors include her son, Derrick Richard Maddox of McMillan; grandchildren, Wyatt Sormunen, Tarissa (Keith) Hollingshead, Rhyanna Maddox, Megan Maddox and Alexis Maddox; great-grandchildren, Layken, Willow, Khloe, Kashton, Jensen and Landon; siblings, Chuck (Kathy) Johnson of Newberry, Eunice (Greg) Robinson of Newberry and Michael (Sylvia) Johnson of Minot, N. Dakota; stepsister, Debbie and stepmother, Darlene Johnson of Dryden, Michigan; special nieces and nephews, Quin (Donny) Curley, K.C. (McKenna) Robinson, Swede, Ashley, Michael, Shannon, Ashley and Pete; special great-nieces and great-nephews, Ellory Curley, Rowan Curley and Chesnee Curley.

Per request, cremation services were accorded. A gathering of family and friends celebrating the life of Linda will take place Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, at 2:00 pm, at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry, with Pastor Nancy Barkat officiating. Interment will take place in the spring of 2022, at the Columbus Township Cemetery, in McMillan.

Memorials may be directed to the family in her loving memory.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.