Donna Linton Clarkson, 70, of Paint Bank, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on March 12, 1951 in Craig County, a daughter of late Vernon G. and Fleda Vaught Linton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Linton in 2018; and two sisters, Hazel Hinton in 1997 and Alma Akers in 2020.

Donna worked at the Paint Bank Post Office for number of years as OIC. She was a lifetime member of the Paint Bank United Methodist Church and charter member of the Paint Bank Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxillary.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Roger L. Clarkson of Paint Bank; one son, Scott Clarkson and his wife, Kari of Salem; two grandchildren, Tyler Clarkson and Hailey Clarkson of Salem; two sisters, Allene Baker of Paint Bank and Shirley Nida and her husband, Johnny of Covington; and a number nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Brown officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can made to the Paint Bank Fire and Rescue Ladies' Auxiliary or to the Paint Bank United Methodist Church.