Linda Marie Allen

Linda Marie Allen, age 73, died on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at The Oaks in Baldwin, Georgia, with her daughters by her side.

Linda was a resident of Clarkesville, Georgia and attended Clarkesville First United Methodist Church. Linda enjoyed volunteering at her church and loved her church family very much. She also sat on the NEGA Housing Authority for many years.

Linda was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on June 22, 1944. Linda worked for the North Bergen NJ Police Department as a dispatcher and helped set up the 911 system for Hudson County in New Jersey. Linda moved to Georgia in 1989 to be closer to her daughters and grandchildren.

Linda is survived by three daughters: Barbara Marie Pritchard of Toccoa, Denise Marie Lindemann of Cornelia, and Rae Marie Emans of Demorest; grandchildren: Louis Lindemann of Cornelia, Everett Emans of Franklin, NC, Eric Lindemann of Tega Cay, SC, Nathan Emans of Gainesville, Mark Reed of Cornelia, and Madison Marie Reed of Gainesville; brothers, Edward Offerman of IN and James Offerman of MN; and sister, Darlene LaVella of NJ.

Linda was loved by all that knew her and will be missed greatly.

A private service will be held for family only.

Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia.