Linda Carroll Mercer, age 84 of Clinton, Arkansas died on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by her husband, step-children and friends. She was born in Campbell, Arkansas on December 5, 1939 to Hugh V. Harness and Marjorie Morrison Harness.

After finishing high school at Marshall, she went to the Draughon School of Business in Little Rock. After graduation she went to work in the banking field. She worked for 20 plus years at the Clinton State Bank.

She was a vibrant, personable lady who loved to talk and visit all she came in contact with. She loved to go on trips to Branson with her husband, Benny and mother, Marjorie.

Dancing was a talent that brought her much joy. Her loving, animated spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Benny Mercer who she married in 1996; Benny’s children, Dora Glover (Mark) of Guy, Tammy Ertle (Brian) of Quitman and Anna Waters (Jimmy) of Greenbrier; grandchildren, Ashley Glover, Heath Ertle, Kayla Waters and Wesley Waters; great-grandchildren, Kara and Izzy; and many cousins, extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Marjorie Harness; grandparents, Nobe and Dora Harness and Andy and Ferby Morrison; and step-son, Dwayne Mercer.

Graveside services for her were 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 at the pavilion at Campbell Cemetery near Leslie, Arkansas with Bro. Mark Glover officiating. Burial followed the graveside service where she was laid to rest beside her parents. Pallbearers were Steve Nunley, Neil Massey, Johnny Waltman, Ritchie Morrison, Mark Glover and Brody Morrison. Honorary pallbearers were Ronald Morrison, Wyatt Treat and Matt Treat.