Mrs. Linda Lumpkin Belton was born on March 1, 1956 in Winnsboro, SC. She was beckoned into eternal rest on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Abe Eugene and Alberta Lumpkin.
She joined Shiloh Independent Church at an early age and at the time of her passing she was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church (USA).
Linda was a graduate of Winnsboro High School. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Family Development from Benedict College and her Master of Divinity from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. She was ordained as a minister in 1995. Linda also attended the Interdenominational Theological Center and has a Master of Arts in Christian Education Degree.
Linda was known for her loving smile and strength. Her calm demeanor in the midst of any crisis prevailed.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Tallie Belton, Jr. (better known as “Babe”); one son, Mandy Belton of Columbia, SC; one daughter, Raine (Shaun) Williams of Tucker, GA; two sisters, Terry Olivera and Erica (Norman) Pete of Winnsboro, SC; four grandsons, Mandy, Jr., Jamil, Jacob and Shane—her grandchildren were the love of her life; three sisters-in-law, Sarah Belton, Essie Brown and Kimberly Nelson all of Ridgeway, SC; one brother-in-law, Carl Belton of Charleston, SC; three aunts, Frances Freeman, Marjorie Byrd of Winnsboro, SC and Marie Jones of Seawell, NJ; two uncles, Billy and Larry Anderson of Hartford, CT and a host of special friends and loving relatives all of whom will miss her dearly.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm ( 12:00 noon viewing) Thurs. Mar. 3, 2016 at Lebanon
Pres. Church Ridgeway SC. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 7 pm Wed. Mar. 2,
2016 at Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home 324 S Vanderhorst St Winnsboro SC 29180.
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