Linda J. Camp, 82, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Linda was born in Parkersburg, WV October 1, 1944, the daughter of Clay W. and Elsie G. (Hofmann) Cochran. She was married to Wendell W. Camp on December 18, 1970.
Linda’s survivor’s include: daughter Linnette J. Jessie (Tom) of Mackville, KY, son William W. (Bill) Camp of Washington, WV, and granddaughters Lindsay J. Jessie of Mackville, KY and Autumn (Trevor) Robbins of South Carolina. Other survivor’s include her twin brothers, Les (Julia) Cochran and Wes Cochran.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wendell W. Camp, her parents, Clay and Elsie G. Cochran.
Linda was an active member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ for 70 years. She was actively involved in her community, serving as a Wood County 4-H Leader with the Fairview 4-H Club and serving as the Treasurer for many years with Wood County 4-H Camp Trustees. Early in her marriage, both Linda and Wendell were members of the Parkersburg Jaycees. Genealogy was a passion for Linda – she was a 50 year member of the Blennerhassett Chapter of the NSDAR where she helped numerous other club members research and prove out their lineage; she was also a member of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century; and was a member of the West Augusta Genealogical Society where she served as Treasurer for 20 years. Linda was a fan of the Parkersburg South Boys and Girls Basketball teams, while she was unable to attend games the past few years she continued to make home-made hotdog sauce for the concession stand. She also enjoyed going on adventures riding shot gun with her granddaughter Lindsay.
The family would like to thank her close friends of 60 years, Joyce Wright, Sharon and Gary Herridge for all the fellowship, friendship, and comfort they have given her. They would like to also thank special family members Dan (Mr. Camp) and Sherry Camp for making her last weeks here on this earth filled with love and laughter. Special thanks to Leigh (Josh) Cochran for help in assisting with medical care and family support. The family would also like to give special thanks and appreciation to Linda’s neighborhood community she affectionately referred to as her “People” of 47 Gihon Meadows. Appreciation to Dr. Cawley of the Belpre Cancer Center and her extended family who she enjoyed visiting with during her final weeks of hospice care at her home.
The service will be Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Gary Herridge officiating. Private interment will follow at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home before the service.
Memorial donations can be made in Linda’s name to the Parkersburg South Basketball Boosters, 1141 Locust Ridge Rd, Washington, WV 26181.
Online condolences may be sent to the family @www.leavittfuneralhome.com
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