Linda Faye Blake

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Linda Faye Blake, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Linda was born on November 24, 1952, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Queen Easter McCree and James Jackson. A visitation will be held Friday, September 27, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., also at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven. Interment will be at Desoto Memorial Gardens. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. Linda married Richard Lee Blake, Sr., on February 12, 1970, in El Dorado, Arkansas and to this union five children were born. During the early years of their marriage, Linda and Richard made their home in El Dorado, Arkansas and West Helena, Arkansas. Finally, settling down in Marion, Arkansas. During their time in Marion, Arkansas, Linda opened her own beauty salon and worked as a cosmetologist instructor for Stage One Beauty School located in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2006, Linda retired and closed her salon to become a full-time grandmother after the birth of her twin grandchildren, Gracelyn and Mason Blake. Linda loved her family and often spoke about the importance of family sticking together. That love also extended to others. She never met a stranger that she would not share words of encouragement with. She loved sharing the word of God and loved showing her love for the LORD. Linda is preceded in death by her Mother, Queen Easter McCree, Father, James Jackson, Grandmother, Mary Williams (Momma), and Grandfather, Mack McCree. The family remaining to cherish her loving memory and legacy are her husband Richard L. Blake, Sr.; children Richard L. Blake, Jr. (Leah), Clinton Blake (Beth), Kenneth Blake, Rita Blake, and Ashley Blake. Her grandchildren Devin Blake, Bria Blake, Jordan Blake, Gracelyn Blake, Mason Blake, and Sofia Blake. Her uncles Homer Harrison and George McCree (Pat) and many other relatives and friends. Expressions of condolences may be left on her Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomesh.com.

Linda Faye Blake

November 24, 1952 - September 17, 2024

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