Linda Martin Cooke, 68 of Greyson St., Martinsville, VA departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Virginia September 9, 1951, the daughter of the late Walter Martin and the late Myrtle Brown Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Brimmer and Ollie Carter; four brothers, Benjamin Martin, John Henry Martin, Sherman Martin and Walter Martin, Jr.

She worked as a Customer Service Representative at Alorica Call Center, Greensboro, NC; and was a member of Refuge Temple Ministries.

Linda leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Crystal Cooke (Herbert) Geter of Charlotte, NC; one son, Carlos (Paulette) Cooke of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Gerldean Tarpley, Myrtle Jean Price, and Una Martin all of Martinsville, VA; three brothers, Leon Martin and Roger Martin both of Martinsville, VA and Curtis Martin of Woodbridge, VA; nine grandchildren, Malik Cooke, Khalil Cooke, Kameron Cooke, Khaleb Cooke, Kamari Cooke, Mia Geter, Kennedi Cooke, Dai’ Jah Geter, and Jaidon Geter; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries (205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA) with Elder Alan Preston, Eulogist. Visitation will be at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. All other times, the family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Myrtle Jean Price, 723 Circle Court., Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens.

Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville, VA is serving the Cooke family.