Thursday, December 1, 2011 11:10 am

Malinda M. Hoyle, age 59, of Forest City, NC, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011.

     Malinda was born December 9, 1951 in Rutherford County, NC to Billy H. Epley, Sr. and Georgia Lane Epley of Forest City.  

     She was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Mullinax.

     In addition to her parents, survivors include two sons, Frankie Mullinax and wife, Kimberly of Forest City and Shannon Parker of Forest City; two daughters, Makesha Sisk and husband, William of Rutherfordton and Sara Hoyle of the home; one brother, Billy “Howard” Epley, Jr. and wife, Lisa of Forest City; one sister, Susan Ledford and husband, Mitch of Forest City.

    She is also survived by four granddaughters, and a number of nieces and nephews.

    Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

    Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Hoyle Family.