Linda Diane Gould

Linda Diane Gould, 65, of DeRidder, LA passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  Visitation will be Monday, September 22 from 1pm-2pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life will be Monday, September 22 at 2pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate.

She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend.  Her family was her love in life.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Tonya Higginbotham & Lavoy Abrams of DeRidder, LA; two sons, Chris Higginbotham of DeRidder, LA and Justin Higginbotham & Amber of Sulphur, LA; and six grandchildren, Kenlee, Tory, Gavin, Audi, La'Nyah, and La'Trail.

She is preceded in death by her father, Carl Shively; mother and stepfather, Willie & Wallace Carpenter; three brothers, Max, Thomas, and Marvin Ray; and sister, Margarette.