Linda Forkum

Linda Faye Steele Forkum, 60, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was a preschool paraprofessional at Greene County Tech and was a member Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Ervin Perry Steel; sister, Prentice Sparks; brother, John Earl Steele; granddaughter, Caleigh Forkum; and an infant brother.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Forkum; children, Shannon (Michael) Raney, Aaron (Julie) Forkum, Karla (Jeff) Gladish, and Anthony (Jessica) Halcomb; grandchildren, Heather Collins, Hunter Gladish, Ethan Gladish, A.J. Forkum, and Ivie Jo Halcomb; mother, Violet Austin; and sisters, Ann Davis and Vicky Ward.

Visitation is Tuesday from 12-2 pm at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral begins at 2 with Rev. Rick Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery.