of North Little Rock, AR

February 27, 1940 - January 14, 2025

Linda McCree of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 14, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love and impeccable fashion. Born with a sparkle in her eye and a daredevil spirit (she crashed her dad's airplane as a kid-yes, really), Linda grew up on a farm, with her three brothers and her sister, Pat, but her true passion was life itself.

As a young girl, Linda forged a lifelong friendship with Barbara Tomason. The two spent their days having adventures on the farm and even held a wedding ceremony for their horses, Pat and Buddy. Linda carried that same flair into adulthood.

For 52 years, Linda poured her heart and soul into running Fashion Corner, her beloved dress shop. It wasn't just a business; it was her stage. She made sure to match her purse, jewelry and shoes with every outfit. She was always ''dressed to the nines'' and made no apologies for it. She hosted dazzling fashion shows featuring her employees, friends and grandchildren, showcasing not just clothes, but the confidence she inspired in everyone who crossed her path. She knew countless customers, many of whom she considered dear friends. When she wasn't working, she was spending time with friends, family or at church.

Linda was a woman of discipline-her family will forever remember her insistence on standing up straight - chin up and shoulders back and applying fresh lipstick, even for a walk to the mailbox. She believed in living life fully and with purpose. Her favorite motto? ''The early bird gets the worm.''

Linda cared deeply about her family and loved them in the ways she knew how. Sometimes, that meant telling them what to do or how to dress. However, her family knew just how much she loved them, especially when bad weather was forecasted. No matter if you were 5 minutes away or 6 hours, you could expect a weather update call from Linda.

A devout Christian, Linda found strength and community at Park Hill Baptist Church. Getting her family into the pews on occasion was no matter of small importance to her. Though they often protested, she was persistent. She loved to make people laugh, often without meaning to and her sharp wit and unfiltered honesty were as endearing as they were unforgettable.

Linda's greatest love was her family, particularly her grandchildren. Her purse was essentially a mobile shrine, stuffed to the brim with photos, school projects and probably a recording of Amberly's singing that she'd force you to hear for the third (or thirtieth) time. Spending time with Linda meant hearing about her family, whether you asked or not, but no one minded-her love for them was infectious.

In her final chapter, Linda found the love of her life, Tom, bringing her story full circle. Her love for Tom was palpable to anyone who was near the two and her family is grateful to him for being a loving partner to her, for the time they had.

She is survived by her sister, Pat Talley; her daughters, Christi Wohner (Robert) and Barbie Rauch (Paul); her grandchildren, Amberly Betz, Brittany Carter, Alyson Lavigne and Jordan Rauch; her great-grandchildren, Madyson Marvel, Mason Bakalekos, Tristin Betz, Nadya Phan, Aydan Phan, Evan Carter, Dalton Rhea and Morgan Rhea and her great-great-granddaughters, Amelia Marvel and Hazel Rauch. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie ''Lick'' and Elsie Allen and her brothers, Buddy, Bob and Billy Allen.

Linda loved deeply, lived boldly and left us all better-and better dressed-than she found us.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock, with a visitation one hour prior.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com