Linda Diane Meeker

Linda Diane Meeker, 58, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Belle Meade Healthcare in Paragould after a battle with cancer. She was born May 28, 1951 to the late Everett Crossen and Elsie Badgett. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended meetings in Paragould, a nurse's aide and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Zappe and Terry Zappe; a daughter, Melissa Coloff; two brothers, Bob Crossen and John Crossen; two sisters, Frances Looney and Denise Wilcut.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ronnie Crossen.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Highway 49 North, Paragould, with Ralph Blankenship officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the World Wide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Faith Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.