Linda B. Curlin

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Linda B. Curlin, 83, of Southaven, MS, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home with her children by her side. A visitation will be held Friday, September 29, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Autumn Woods Memorial Park in Olive Branch, MS. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. Linda was born to Howard and Mildred Bonds. Originally from Lepanto, Arkansas, she moved to Memphis, TN in the fifties to attend Whitehaven High School. She met her husband Johnny at church, they married in 1962, and raised their family in Whitehaven. She was a woman of Christian faith, and instilled faith in her 3 children. She was a super loving, sweet, and strong Mom. She enjoyed Bible studies, shopping on TV, cooking, and keeping up with current news. She was an avid collector of many things, including stuffed bears and dolls, angels, deer, Elvis memorabilia and things from the 50’s. She was a big Memphis State basketball fan, as far back as Dana Kirk days, and she absolutely loved Coach Penny Hardaway. She adored her grand dog Zack, whom she nicknamed Zackypoo. She left a legacy of always treating others with respect and kindness. She was known for her ability to show grace and compassion to everyone. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Linda is survived by her children, John (Holly French) Curlin, of Denver, CO, Lisa Curlin, of Bartlett, TN, and Jennifer Curlin, of Southaven, MS; granddaughters, Kelsey Vander Dussen and Dr. Courtney Schiebout; sister, Janet (Robert) Raiteri; sister in laws Jane Curlin Wilds, Minnie Curlin, and Becky Bonds; and nieces Amy Beth Raiteri Levines, Kristin Raiteri Davis, Allison Bonds Seckler, Donna Curlin, and Rebecca Wilds Heitz; nephews, Frank Bonds, Matthew Bonds, Tom Curlin, and Chris Wilds; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Curlin; parents Howard W. and Mildred Bonds; and her brother Alan W. Bonds. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Mrs. Linda Curlin to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate) or Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (https://shorturl.at/nsQ49). Online condolences may be left on Linda’s Tribute Wall at colemanfuneralhome.com.

Linda B. Curlin

July 5, 1940 - September 26, 2023

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