Linda McDuffee Morgan

Linda was born in France on April 30, 1955, to David Perry McDuffee and Margret Howard McDuffee. She was a mother, wife, grandmother, pharmacist, business executive, community and clinical trials volunteer and Parkinson’s disease fighter. Linda passed away after a long illness at 69 years old.

Linda is survived by her husband of 42 years, C. Wesley Morgan Jr., her sons, Michael McDuffee Morgan (Erica) and Neal Wesley Morgan (Anna), and three cherished grandchildren, Gabe, Reese, and Parker. She is also survived by her brother, David McDuffee Jr. (Susan); sister, Susan McDuffee Atkinson (Keith); and sister-in-law, Barbara Nesbitt.

Linda began her career as a staff pharmacist at Memorial Mission Hospital and later served as Pharmacy Assistant Director, IV Admixture Services Supervisor, and Remote Pharmacist. She was later General Manager of two home infusion companies for T2 Medical in Asheville and Greenville, SC. This was followed by her most fulfilling job as Manager of Birth Defects Prevention with The Fullerton Genetics Center, covering 24 counties in WNC.

Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and later Multiple System Atrophy at the age of 50, Linda’s determination and resilience never wavered. She continued to make a profound difference in the world, volunteering as a Patient Advisor to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. She served as a patient representative for the FDA and a Board of Buncombe County Board of Health member. Linda dedicated her time to other organizations, including twice as Co-Chair of Mission Foundation’s Ducky Derby fundraiser, Junior Achievement of WNC, Leadership Asheville, United Way as a loaned executive, and the March of Dimes.

To help others, Linda participated in over 26 clinical trials for Parkinson’s at Duke, John Hopkins, National Institute of Health, and Emory. Her clinical trial experiences helped with Time Magazine and the Wall Street Journal articles.

Linda’s academic achievements were a testament to her intellectual prowess and dedication. She graduated with a degree in Pharmacy from UNC-Chapel Hill, where she was a proud member of the Rho Chi Honor Society. Later, she furthered her education and received an MBA from Western Carolina University.

Linda’s love was always for her family; she believed family comes first. As a mother, wife, and grandmother, she showered her loved ones with her unwavering affection and care.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 1 at Calvary Churchyard in Fletcher. Linda’s family will greet friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, May 31 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Linda’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Central United Methodist Church.