Linda Joyce Faulk, age 73, died December 11th after a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Laurens County, Linda was the daughter of the late William Oswald Faulk and the late Gladys Byrd Faulk.  She was a graduate of Laurens High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and biology from Wesleyan College, and subsequently received a Master's Degree from Georgia College.  Linda taught science in the West Laurens school system until her retirement.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law Mike and Kathy Faulk, their children and grandchildren.  A private service will be held by the family at a later date.