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Linda Lou Conklin, 74, of Huntsville; passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home, in Huntsville. She was born on Monday, January 14, 1952, at Marble; to Glendon Elmer and Ida Fay Smith McDaniel. Linda married Charles Ephraim Conklin, and together they were blessed with two children, Brian and Melinda. For many years, Linda worked as a cashier at Harps Food Store in Huntsville, where she greeted everyone with a warm smile and kind heart. She was a faithful member of First Assembly of God and cherished being involved with her church family, always enjoying the fellowship and opportunities to serve. Linda was known for her gentle spirit, kindness, and outgoing nature. She rarely complained, choosing instead to face life's challenges with quiet grace and a positive attitude. She enjoyed watching sports and was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan. More than anything, Linda loved people. She found great joy in bringing family and friends together, making everyone feel welcome, valued, and loved. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Conklin; parents, Glendon and Ida McDaniel; brother, Gary McDaniel; nephew, Dwayne McDaniel; niece, Candace Willhite; nephew, Jason Sisco; and two brothers-in-law, Rick Gifford and Ron Chambers She is survived by her three loving sisters, Doris Chambers, of Goshen, Jo Ann Gifford, of Huntsville, and Carolyn Willhite, of Fayetteville; two brothers, Glen McDaniel and Darrell McDaniel, both of Greenland; one son, Charles Brian Conklin, of Huntsville; and one daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Eli Pimentel, of Louisville, Kentucky. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Kaycee Lynn and Owen Pimentel Martinez; three nieces, Tonya Chambers, Amanda McDaniel, and Tina Mason; one great-niece, Searsha Chambers; and one nephew, Darrell Gene McDaniel. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Brashears Funeral Home with Alex Foster officiating. Pallbearers will be Charles Brian Conklin, Scott Hicks, Bob Sylvis, Jeff Reeves, Tommie Thomas, and Lyndall Houston. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eli Pimentel, Glen McDaniel, Darrel McDaniel, Luther McMath, Kelly Hicks, Channing Hicks, Rick Conklin, Doris Eoff, Connie Foster, and Shelia Faulkner. Interment will immediately follow services at Lower Campground Cemetery, Huntsville, AR. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Linda Lou Conklin

January 14, 1952 - July 16, 2026