Linda Marie Donahue, 72, of Branchland passed away February 11, 2019, after a long illness. She was born April 10, 1946, to Perlie and Thrussell Winters. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Hal David Donahue, her son David Michael Donahue of Farmville, VA, grandsons Asher August Donahue of Fredericksburg, VA, Chad Donahue of Roanoke, VA, and David Donahue of Roanoke, VA, as well as three great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons and her sister Tina Reed of Columbus, OH. Small but with a strong personality, Linda will be remembered as a fiercely independent woman who was committed to her family. The visitation will be February 14, from 6 pm to 8 pm, and the funeral service will be February 15, at 11 am, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, WV. She will be interred at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Barboursville, WV. Condolences can be left at www.handleyfh.com