Winnie Linkous

Winnie Marie Goad Linkous, 103, of Mullens, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Winnie was a member of the Mullens Pentecostal Holiness Church for over seventy-five years. She was the last surviving charter member. Winnie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was also a Sunday school teacher, a deacon, a member of the ladies’ auxiliary, and had a nursing home ministry. She loved her church and centered her life around working in it. Winnie was often referred to as “The General” by other church members.

Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Nancy Whitt Goad; her husband, Kenneth (Tag) Linkous; two sons, Kenneth (Bill) Linkous Jr and Kenny Linkous; and four brothers.

Survivors include her daughter, Sue Davidson; a daughter-in-law, Lois Linkous Stephens; grandchildren, Kelly Arthur and husband Chad, Jennifer Gillispie and husband Kevin, Michelle Sparks and husband Richie and Lacy Cox and wife Melinda; Great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn Hall and husband Tanner, Tanner Gentry, Corey McGuire and wife Brittany, Lili Cox and Andrew Cox; great-great grandchildren, Asher and Bristol Hall, and Ava McGuire; and her very special, devoted friend and caregiver, whom she thought of as family, Tammy Simmons.

In keeping with her wishes, Winnie will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Raleigh General Hospital, Pastor Lewis Arnold, and the staff of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mullens Pentecostal Holiness Church.

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