Linda Gail

Mcghee

Mrs. Linda "Lynn" (Higgins) McGhee was born on November 28, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Dorothy Mae Higgins, the late Bobby Higgins, and the late Andrew Merritt. She received her education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System and graduated proudly from Griffin High School with the Class of 1973.

Linda exemplified a strong work ethic and determination from an early age. At 13, she began her first job at Bonanza, followed by employment at Grandma Pig. In 1977, she joined Dundee Mills Textile (Lower Bleachery), where she dedicated 27 years of loyal service. In 2004, Linda embarked on a meaningful new career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Spalding Convalescence Nursing Home. From 2011 until her retirement in 2021, she was a compassionate caregiver at Westbury Healthcare. Even in retirement, Linda continued her passion for helping others, working part-time as a home health caregiver with New Generations until her health began to decline.

In 1973, Linda married her high school sweetheart, Clarence L. McGhee Sr. Their union, built on love and devotion, was blessed with three children: two sons and one daughter.

Linda's faith was a guiding force in her life. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Holly Grove Baptist Church. In 2012, she became a devoted member of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, where she actively attended Sunday School and Bible Study and shared her love for music as a member of the choir. Linda's faith and love of God shaped her character and inspired her commitment to serving others.

She found immense joy in spending time with her family and friends, creating cherished memories, and nurturing those she loved. Her life was a testament to kindness, resilience, and devotion.

On January 8, 2025, Linda transitioned peacefully to eternal rest, joining her fathers, Bobby Higgins and Andrew Merritt, and her beloved sister, Barbara "Balbo" Ellis.

She leaves to honor and cherish her memory her devoted husband of 52 years, Clarence "Clee" McGhee Sr.; her loving mother, Dorothy Mae Higgins (90 years old); and her three children: Lamar McGhee (Millicent Whatley), LaFreya (Terry) Ponder of Stockbridge, Georgia, and Broderick (Audrey) McGhee.

Linda's legacy continues through her siblings: Leroy (Ida)Higgins, Greg (Ramona) Higgins of Killeen, Texas, Sandra Jester, Mary Ann (Vance) Williams of Locust Grove, Georgia, Janis Tookes of Ellenwood, Georgia, Rosa (Michael) Woods of Atlanta, Georgia, Katrina McKenzie of East Point, Georgia, and Latosha (Dan) James of Powder Springs, Georgia; and her in-laws: Janice McGhee, Willie Frank McGhee, Reginald Pittman and Willis Ellis.

Her seven cherished grandchildren—Quenterious McGhee, Tanisha Driver, Lameira McGhee, Sa'Riah Ponder, Keirstan Ponder, A'niyah McGhee, and Jasmine McGhee—along with her two precious great-grandchildren, Laila Fuller and Captain Fuller. Linda will also be fondly remembered by her special cousin, Gail Hudson of Buffalo, New York, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Linda's life was a testament to love, faith, and service. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Union Baptist Church located at 1405 N. McDonough Road. The body will lie state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Westwood Garden. Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Eulogist.