Linda Marcelle Murrah McCord Evans, 84, died September 7, 2024 at home in Raymond. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 with visitation beginning at 12 noon before the service at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS. A graveside service will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS

Linda was born Oct. 4, 1939 at Cumberland, Webster Co., MS to E. W. and Elma Jackson Murrah. She attended school in Clarkson, MS, Baytown, TX and Centreville, MS.  She graduated high school  1957 in Centreville and graduated  from Draughan's Business School, Jackson MS in 1958. Linda was also Baptized at age 12 - Methodist Church, Clarkson, MS.

Linda always had the best sense of humor which she imparted to her children and family.  She loved hard, laughed often and had encouraging words of sage advice.  Her perseverance and attitude to always keep going no matter what happens carries us today and she famously cautioned all to "don't sweat the small stuff."

She began her employment career at Davis & Goulet Insurance Agency in Jackson, MS, then went on to serve as the Town Clerk for Centreville, MS, until her marriage to Van in 1972.   She ultimately retired from Lucent Technologies in 1996 (formerly AT&T and Western Electric).

An avid reader, she also enjoyed deer hunting, the NY Times crossword puzzle, and genealogy.  She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She and Van visited most of the states in the U.S.  They also visited Mexico, Canada and made several trips to Europe after retirement.

Linda was preceded in death by husband of 42 years Van Aubrey Evans; parents; brother, Sherrill Wayne Murrah; sister, Wanda Murrah Durossette, nephew, Barry Murrah; and former husband, Robert W. McCord.

Linda is survived by children: Robert Wayne McCord of Raymond, MS; Edward Stuart (Lynne Sarra) McCord of Spring, TX; and Steven William (Rebecca Mata) McCord of Cypress, TX;   grandchildren: Cory McCord, Casey McCord Lopez, Adam McCord, Elizabeth  McCord Triska, Alexandria McCord and Robert T. McCord; great-granddaughters, Peyton Lopez and Harper McCord and great-grandson Jordan Lopez. She is also survived by her niece Marcie Hinkson, nephew Wayne Murrah and several cousins.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to your favorite charity.