In loving memory of Linda Dianne Maker of Palestine, Texas, who departed this world on June 26, 2025 at the age of 71. Linda Dianne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Dianne Maker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Glen Merworth; her husband Earney Maker Sr.; her sons, Michael Dewayne Maker and Earney Maker Jr.; her half-sisters, Amanda Merworth and Krystal Norman; her stepbrother Bruce Gibson; and her stepfather W. L. "Hoot" Gibson.
She is survived by: her mother Virginia Merworth of Copperas Cove; her son David Miller-Maker (Gordon Miller-Maker) of Palestine; her siblings, Brandon Merworth (Cricket) of Angelton and Donna Flores (Ines) of Copperas Cove; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Maker of Pritchett, Alexander Maker of Midland and Earney Maker III of Del Rio; her half-sisters, Glenda Stinnett (Ray) and DeDee Williamson; and her stepsiblings, Danny Fatheree (Angelica) of Arkansas, Allen Briggs (Lavene) of Arkansas, Ardith Gibson of Brownwood and Judy Woolis of Odessa. She is also survived by numerous cousins, and aunts.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Tyler Memorial Funeral Home (12053 TX-64, Tyler, TX 75704). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Resthaven Cemetery.