Linda White Mayes, 66, was born September 7, 1952, in Lake Charles, LA, to Wilbert White and Wilma Thompson-Ford. She departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda attended Marion High School where she was a 1970 graduate. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of New Providence Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Daniel Mayes of Lake Charles, LA.; three daughters, Melissa (Randy) Payte, and April White of Lake Charles, LA., Madelyn (Kenneth) Jones of Sulphur, LA.; two sons, Lee Micheal (Lena) Broussard and Derrick White of Lake Charles, LA.; two sisters, Gwennette (Charles) Bellard of Iowa, LA. and Monica (Monroe) Key of Moss Bluff, LA.; four brothers, Charles White of Tampa, Florida., Ricky (Jannette) White of Beaumont, Texas, Wilbert (Brigitte) White of Richmond, Texas and Barry (Priti) Ford of Wesley Chapel, Florida.; two step-children, Jessica Mayes and Mario Bowman of Lake Charles, LA.; grandchildren Alicia, Megan, Kimberly, Dontrell, Jaiden, McClory, Marlon, Da'Marion, and Mar'Kaylon; one great-grandchild, Hayden Payte all of Lake Charles, LA.; one sister-in-law, Rosie L. Jackson, and two brother-in-laws, Isadora Piper and Frank Mayes, all of Deridder, LA. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert White and Wilma Thompson-Ford. She will truly be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 8:00 A.M. at New Providence Baptist Church located at 307 Deshotel Lane, Lake Charles, LA., with funeral service beginning at 11:00 A.M., Pastor Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be at Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.