Linda Gail Todd Alford

Linda Gail Todd Alford, 70, of Clarkton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Todd, Sr.

Linda was a dedicated, compassionate, daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was the apple of her eye. She enjoyed having them over for visits, especially at Mother’s Day and Christmas. Some of her happiest moments were spent on beach trips with the whole family. She always gave her best and always with her whole heart. The lessons she taught, the endless love she gave, and the joy she brought to everyone will forever be cherished by them all.

Left to cherish her beautiful memory are her mother Margie Todd of Bladenboro, beloved husband Leonard Alford of the home, children James David Strange of California, Chet Strange (Amanda) of Bladenboro, Jerry Strange (Kayla) of Elizabethtown, Betty Alford (Travis Kellihan) of Bladenboro, and Kali Alford (Joseph McLaney) of Bladenboro, siblings Jimmy Todd Jr., Keith Todd (Mary), both of Bladenboro, Tammy Hall (Calvin) of Nakina, and Wendy Hardwick (Charlie) of Bladenboro, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6-8 pm at Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 am at the White Oak Freewill Baptist Church in Bladenboro with the Reverend Bobby Carden officiating. Burial will follow the services in the Kelly Cemetery, on Old Boardman Road in Bladenboro.