Born in Rowan County on June 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Covington Swanner and Eva Vina Adkinson Swanner.
In addition to her parents, one son, Anthony Linker and several siblings also preceded Margaret in death.
She graduated from China Grove High School; retired from China Grove Cotton Mill, having worked in the Spinning Room for many years and was a member of Sloan Lake Community Church.
Margaret enjoyed shopping with her sisters, but her greatest joy was caring for her husband and family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 71 years, Arlie Bernard Linker; children, Vickie Harrington (Johnny), Patricia Wyrick (Bill), Debbie Walters (Jerry), Barry Linker (Beth) and Ronnie Linker.
Two sisters, Ruth Adams and Shirley Bell; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren further survive her.
The family will receive friends Monday, October 10, 2022 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Sloan Lake Community Church.
The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary with Dr. Zach Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s memory to Sloan Lake Community Church 140 Glory Road China Grove, NC 28023.
Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.
Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Linker family.
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Sloan Lake Community Church140 Glory Road, China Grove, North Carolina 28023
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