Linda Sue Bowman

Linda Sue Samples Dean Bowman, 72, Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away June 19, 2018. She was born September 6, 1945 in Magnet Cove, Arkansas to the late Virgil K. and Christine Williford Samples. Linda is remembered for loving everyone "best." Preceding Linda in death are her husband, Kenneth M. Bowman Sr., granddaughters, Kayla Bowman; her parents; and brother, Bobby Samples. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Jeffery Wayne Dean and his wife Robin, Jeanna Dean Hurley and her husband Patrick; grandchildren: Kyle Bowman, Kyle Hurley and his wife Savannah, Mary Gifford and her husband Chester Gifford, Andrew Dean, Dana Allen and Dustin Treat; great-grandchildren: Kirsten Bowman, Caleb Bowman, Kaitlyn Treat, Audrey Treat, Alice Hope Gifford, Haylee Hurley, Kaylee Lyn Bowman, Gracie Marie Gifford; sisters: Mary McGill and Carolyn Gaar; brother, Billy Samples; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends who love Linda and will miss her always. Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 30, at Midtowne Church, 4037 Boone Road, Benton, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midtowne Church Building Fund or Cancer Research. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.