Linda Ann Morgan, 83, of Eden, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on February 17, 2026, following several years of declining health.

Linda was born on February 1, 1943, in Virginia to her biological parents, William and Martha Terrell.  She was later lovingly adopted by Richard and Irma Gilley, who raised her as their own.  She graduated from Morehead High School in 1961.

On May 19, 1962, she married Melvin "Bud" Morgan, with whom she shared many years of love and family before his passing.

Linda was a longtime and faithful member of Trinity Wesleyan Church in Eden.  In her early twenties, she worked at Karastan Mills before dedicating the majority of her life to being a homemaker, a role she embraced wholeheartedly.  She found great joy in cooking and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Bud" Morgan; her biological parents, Willam and Martha Terrell; her adoptive parents, Richard and Irma Gilley; and her brother, Edward "Red" Gilley.

She is survived by her brother, Ray Terrell of Franklin, Virginia; her son Rodney Morgan and wife Ashley of Eden, North Carolina; her daughter, Pamela Martin and husband Tim of Collinsville, Virginia; five grandchildren, Derek Morgan of Eden, Joe Morgan and wife Sydney of Ruffin, Caleb Morgan of Eden, Amanda Martin of Collinsville, Connor Morgan of Eden; and two great-grandchildren, Makinzley and Jonah Morgan.

There will be no formal service. The family will receive friends at Trinity Wesleyan Church in Eden on February 26th at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boone & Cooke Funeral Home in Eden to assist with family expenses.

Linda will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her steady faith, and the love she shared through a lifetime of care for those closest to her.