Linda Lou Marcum Blakeman, 75, of Shepherdsville, KY (a native of Green County), passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 in Louisville, KY.
She was a Baptist by faith and an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Linda was a native of Greensburg, she and husband Charles settled in Shepherdsville starting a new life for themselves and their family. She worked in finance for Bank of America, but her most important role was that of a loving wife and mother. Linda was devoted to her family, she loved to serve her family, and took great pride in the bonds that they shared. Linda enjoyed gardening, she spent countless hours harvesting and canning the seasons bounty. She shared her bounty with friends and family, utilizing the crops, she was said to be an amazing cook. She had an appreciation for the beauty of nature and a fondness for flowers. Linda was a kind soul, gracious and loving, she will be dearly missed by all blessed to know her.
She was preceded in death by Hallie and Bob Marcum, the amazing couple that raised her, along with her brother Bobby Marcum.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband of 59 years: Charles Blakeman of Shepherdsville
3 children: Deborah Irvin (Donald) of Russell Springs, Charles Ray Blakeman (Tonya Finke) of Shepherdsville, and Michael Lee Blakeman (Marggie Easterly) of Brooks, KY
1 brother: Russell Marcum of Shelbyville
8 grandchildren: Charles Jr., Katlin Blakeman, Shelby Blakeman, Jessica Blakeman, Wallace Blakeman, Craig Irvin, Elisha Polston, and Amber Morrison
Several great-grandchildren
Additional family members & friends
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Funeral Service: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 1:30pmET at Maraman-Billings Funeral Home in Shepherdsville, KY with Brother Carl Thomas officiating
Visitation: After 10:00amET on Tuesday at the funeral home
Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens
Online condolences to the family may be made at maramanbillings.com.
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