Linda Joyce Clark Moran, 80 years old, passed away after a tough multi-year battle with lung cancer. Linda is survived by her daughter Samantha and her son-in-law Scott, granddaughter Lauren, grandson Cameron, sister Tillie, sister-in-law Anne, brother Charles and his wife Nancy, and her half brothers David and Phillip, along with many dear friends. Linda was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and lived her early years at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in Greenwood South Carolina until she graduated high school. She earned an AA degree at Anderson SC Junior College. From the South, she left for NYC, wide eyed and looking ahead to the future. There she found the love of her life and eventual husband, Dennis Moran. Her daughter Samantha was born in 1972. In between falling in love and exploring the big Apple, she received a BA degree at Fordham University in 1974. Dennis, Linda and Samantha started weekending in Columbia County NY in 1974 and then relocated permanently in 1979, when they bought their home in Chatham Center. That remained the center of their full social and family life for the next 40 years. Linda never stopped missing Dennis after his sudden death in 1995. He was always present in her pictures, stories and heart even as she continued to make Chatham Center her home until her passing. Linda’s life was characterized by doing the right thing—for her daughter, her grandchildren, her extended family, her friends and neighbors. In many ways, big and small, she cared for the people she loved, whether bringing food to a potluck or hosting a party. She was a lifelong member of the Chatham Hunt Club where she was the workhorse behind Dennis’ presidency and subsequent functions She believed deeply in the power of a great education and assured that both her daughter and grandchildren had access to the best education available. As a beloved grandmother, she always had time for Lauren and Cameron--rides to school and events, advice on school projects, and countless acts of encouragement and support Linda will be remembered by all who loved her as courageous, tough, stubborn, opinionated, practical, and forever resilient. She cared deeply for those around her and, as it turns out, Linda actually did give a rat’s ass. Family will receive friends Wednesday, August 10th from 4 to 6pm at The French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home, Chatham, NY. Memorials in Linda’s name may be made to the Connie Maxwell Childrens Home. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.