Linda Mae Runion Vallejo, 71, of Athens, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning June 29, 2022. She was born on Sept. 25, 1950, the daughter of the late Norman and Margaret Runion. Linda retired from Tri-County Center of Athens. She grew up as a member of Woodward Church of God and was a long-time member of Family Worship Center in Athens. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family and, above all else, loved the Lord.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Sue and her great-grandchildren, Elyssa and Elijah Orejuela.
Linda leaves behind her children, daughter, Robin and son-in-law, Shane Harrold; son, Timothy and daughter-in-law, Faith Vallejo, and daughter, Cecilia Vallejo; six grandchildren, Enrique Orejuela, Krysten Nieves, Haley and Matthew Harrold, T. J. and Taylin Vallejo; great-grandson, Levi Orejuela; her beloved twin sister, Brenda Runion; her brothers, Chris, Dewayne and Kenneth Runion; numerous other extended family members; and a host of special friends.
A service celebrating her life will be on Sunday, July 3 at 4 p.m. in the Athens chapel of Companion Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service on Sunday.
The interment and committal service will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Share a memory of Linda and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.