Linda Faye Oliver

Linda Faye Oliver of Osceola was born Aug. 12, 1954, in Nodena, the daughter of Freeman Henry and Naomi Grice. Linda was a graduate of Rivercrest High School Class of 1973 and was employed with the Osceola School District working with children as a substitute teacher. She had a warm and beautiful spirit and smile that was always on display as she worked as a “Gate Keeper” in God’s house. Linda was a dutiful usher in her church, Loving Jesus Ministries in Blytheville, but was also on duty in many other churches in the area, whether it was morning worship services or funerals, she would be dressed in her pressed white uniform ready to assist where she could. Linda loved her children and grandchildren, cooking and catering. She will be missed by the community that she loved and rendered her service.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Arthur Grice; and three sisters, Florida Mae Grice, Mable Grice and Mary Brantly.

Early Friday morning, Feb. 17, 2023, Linda passed away at DePaul Health Care Center in Bridgeton, Mo., at the age of 68.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her son, Akeem Veasley of Memphis, Tenn.; her daughter and son in love, Twyla and Quintin Redd of St. Louis, Mo.; her godson, Cameron (Sue) Jones of Morley, Mich.; two brothers, John (Betty) Cole of Memphis, Tenn., and Charles Oliver of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven beloved grandchildren and one great-grandchild; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10-11 a.m. at Living Word Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 503 Semmes Street, Osceola, where Bishop A.L. Thomas is the pastor.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Parnell, Jr. will deliver the eulogy with interment to follow in Whiteside Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

McDonald-Horne Funeral is in charge of all services and arrangements.