of Brockwell, AR
June 5, 1944 - August 17, 2025
Linda Sue Sterling, 81, of Brockwell, AR, went to her heavenly home on August 17, 2025. She was born June 5, 1944 in Turner, AR, to the late Jasper Koen and Margarie Lucille Longacre Dollahite.
Linda moved with her family to California as a teenager, and it was there that she met and married the first love of her life, Wentford Lamb, in 1965. They moved to Searcy, AR, where Linda attended Harding University before starting a business with Wentford, Searcy Sandblasting. Together they ran the business until his passing in 1994. In 1997 Linda married the second love of her life, Jimmie Sterling. They shared 21 wonderful years together before his passing in 2018.
Linda was a living example of a Godly woman. Her love and kindness were unconditional. She helped the people in her community however she could, regraveling a neighbor's rutted driveway, buying clothes for disadvantaged students, and reroofing houses to name a few. She did these things anonymously, because the feeling of joy and happiness she provided those she helped was the reward. Linda loved to make people happy, and this especially extended to her family. Nanny, as her grandchildren called her, taught all of them to drive on the horse racing track in her backyard. She strived to make life fun and special for everyone she encountered. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husbands, Wentford Lamb and Jimmie Sterling; two children Pam Hyder and Dwayne Lamb; one grandchild, Bucky Carter; and two siblings, Christine Armstrong and Wayne Dollahite.
Left to cherish her memory are one son, Russell Crawford; three daughters, Sharon (John) Walker, Retta Lamb, and Ashley (Jamie) Rowe; five grandchildren, Grant Ellis Crawford, Scott Walker, Brooke Walker (Rusty Beeler), Wesley (Chalese) Walker, and Corey (Alisha) Carter; one great grandchild, Kaleb Armes; sister-in-law Sylvia Casada, with whom she shared a special connection; and a host of other family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, AR. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Interment will be at Violet Hill Cemetery in Violet Hill, AR.
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10 Condolence(s)
Mary Newkirk
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Susie you will be missed 'but i know we will meet again one day , until then I have so many wonderfu memories of growing up to hold on to , I remember you playing bingo with us kids and when we won we got a piece of candy each game all the kids kept changing there card for a new one and the last game you placed the bag of candy in the middle of the table and I won you told the others I was the only one who never traded my card that's why I won lol . I love you so much , until me meet again in heaven on that beautiful shore . Oh tell momma hi for me I know you two are having a blast again like you used to.
Crissy
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Aunt Susie I love you. You will be missed
Terri Newkirk Peters
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
I will always Love, and miss you! You were so many things to me. The wonderful childhood memories of you, with the warmth, and love you showed me when you were around will always be remembered. I remember sitting next to you in church, and feeling safe because I was next to you! My childhood, and life were better with you in it, I look forward to the day I see you in Heaven, and we will hug with new, Glorified bodies! Love you!
Adelle & Marty Dollahite
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Sue you have always held a special place in our hearts. I will never forget the love and sweet hospitality you gave us the first time I met you after Marty and I were married. You were such a light in our lives as well as everyone else that crossed your path. We love you. Rejoice and enjoy your heavenly home and rewards.
Our love and prayers are with you Sharon,Rusty and families. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Love you always,Marty, Adelle, Ryan and James.
Wesley
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Nani you shall be missed, I know you are in a better place. But, I shall never forget the times I had with you and will always remember your lessons. I will always love you.
Jackie lake
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
You were such A.
Special person in my life. I loved you dearly and you always treated me like your daughter. We had so much fun going to the lake. All the things that we did. I was so inspired by you. The way you were always outside working and planting flowers. And you were never ever afraid to conquer any battle. I watched you build so many dreams. Nothing.
Was ever impossible for you I love you and I will miss you dearly.
Sharon Walker
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
I love you, Mom. You're my hero, my best friend, and all that could aspire to live up to and emulate. You're the kindest, most loving person I've ever known. I'm so proud to have had the honor to be your daughter! I will see you again in heaven, but until then you will be so missed! '''
Kimberly murdick
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
I met ms. Linda a little over a year ago. What a wonderful person. Caring heart and very sweet personality. I will truly miss spending my days with. I Love you ms. Linda.
Diane j Cannon
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
I will always love you Susie no matter how far apart we are I was always thinking about you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rusty Crawford
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
You will always be in my heart, I love you