Linda Smith Maples

LINDA DIANE SMITH MAPLES, AGE 80 And a resident of Mount Hermon passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon October 20, 2024 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was a longtime member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church that served in the church nursery for many years. She always loved taking care of the young children. Linda also enjoyed taking care of others, either her family or just people in the community that needed anything. She could do just about any job around the house including plumbing and mechanic work while also spending time in the outdoors gardening or hunting with her family. Linda was an excellent cook and made delicious jellies, jams and wonderful egg custard pies that everyone loved. Her deer roast Bar-B-Que and yeast rolls were also a favorite amongst many others. Linda enjoyed listening to her favorite music and had a radio playing at bedtime every night. She was always a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Survived by: Daughter and Son in law: Stefanie and Jason Bankston of Mt. Hermon Son and Daughter in law: Glynn and Angie Maples of Isabel Grandchildren: Reese. Aileese, and Deneese 2 Sisters and Brothers in law: Zandra and Jim Zenner, Brenda and Paul D. Alford, Jr. all of Mt. Hermon 2 Brothers and a Sister in law: Tommy Smith of Bush, Charles and Judy Smith of Baton Rouge Sister in law: Margaret Williamson of Mt. Hermon Special Friends: Paul and Brenda Madere and their family, James Crain, Jr. all of Mt. Hermon Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins She was preceded in death recently by her daughter Tammy Lynn Maples, son Dewayne Perry Maples, husband Charles Edward Maples, mother Alice Miller Smith, father and step-mother Earmen and Mary Smith, brothers and sisters in law Jerry and Izelle Smith, Larry and Dottie Smith, brothers Charlie Williamson and Perry Smith, sister in law Barbara Smith, father in law and mother in law Victor and Irene Maples, brother in law Abner Maples, sister in law and brother in law Miriam and Gabby Lauwaert. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Friday October 25th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Friday with Rev. Calvin Crowe and Rev. Johnathan Naquin officiating. Burial will follow in the Maples Cemetery. The family wishes to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Pulse Home Health for the years of caring support they provided. Pallbearers: Mark Zenner, Tim Zenner, Bruce Smith, Tim Maples, Milton Maples, Justin Naquin

Linda Smith Maples

September 26, 1944 - October 20, 2024

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September 26, 1944 - October 20, 2024

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