of Paris, AR

February 20, 1942 - May 14, 2025

Linda Lee Trusty, 83, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Fort Smith. She was born on February 20, 1942 in Paris to her parents, Houston C. and Muriel Lorene (Walker) Whitman.

Linda was retired but had worked for over 42 years at the Leader Store in Paris. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught 2nd grade Sunday school for over 53 years. Linda was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend. She could always be found running around Paris helping someone, whether it was taking friends to various appointments or helping her daughter with their cattle.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Gene ''Sonny'' Trusty; her granddaughter, Kylee VanLandingham and three brothers, Muriel Whitman, Mike Whitman and Earl Whitman.

She is survived by two daughters, LeJean Smith of Van Buren and Cheryl VanLandingham and husband James of Paris; one sister, Erma Smith and husband Guy of Fort Smith; one brother, David Whitman of Paris; two grandchildren, Cole Smith of Rogers and Ally Johnson of Van Buren; her sister in laws, Joyce Trusty of Paris and Andra Whitman of Paris and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Paris officiated by Rev. Harlin Brewton. Burial will follow in Caulksville Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be James VanLandingham, Cole Smith, Michael Whitman, Matthew Whitman, Frank Whitman and Shane Low.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com