Linda Louise Beckwith Emasie was born August 9, 1947, age 76, and passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Ruth Beckwith of Batavia, NY and husband, David Emasie of West Columbia, SC.
Linda was born in Batavia, NY, and graduated from Pembroke High School, where she later was a science teacher. She graduated from the State University of New York – Brockport with a bachelor’s degree. Linda worked at the Genesee County Sheriff's Dept. in Batavia before she moved to South Carolina in 1977. She worked for the SC Department of Corrections, holding various positions to include Human Resources/Administration. After retirement, she started her own business as a Professional Floral Decorator and was widely known in the Columbia area for her creative floral decorations. She took great pride in her work and serving her clients.
She is survived by her husband, Mark McCormack of West Columbia; her brother, Douglas (Cindy) Beckwith of Lenexa, Kansas; 10 stepchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; niece, Sarah Sheerin; and nephew, Bradley Beckwith.
Visitors will be received from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel, 820 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. Funeral services will be held directly following visitation at the same location.
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