Linda D. Parks

Linda D. Parks, 77 of Marietta passed away peacefully at 5:10 am, Friday, September 5, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

She was born on May 7, 1948, in Marietta a daughter of Herman T. Longfellow and Estolene Harris Longfellow. Linda was a beloved companion, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.

She is survived by her companion of 24 years, David W. Efaw of Marietta, along with 3 sons and 2 daughters: Jennifer Parks of Columbus, James (Tera) Parks, II of Marietta, Douglas (Jan) Parks of Washington, WV, Diane (Jeff) Treadway of Marietta and Chris (Edith) Parks of Vienna, WV; 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, her brother, Rick Longfellow and sister, Beth Green. She is also survived by her former husband, James Parks of Williamstown.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Bob, Jack and Dan Longfellow.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (Sept. 10) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following in East Lawn Memorial Park. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankforfh.com.