Funeral services for Mrs. Linda K. McLaughlin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2014 in the Chapel of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana with Pastor Darryl J. Hoychick officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball, Louisiana, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana.

Mrs. McLaughlin, age 66, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana.

She was a graduate of Delta Business College. She was the Office Manager for many years for Dr. Bower’s and Dr. Hooter. She will be missed by many family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Mattie Jane Cripps.

She is survived by her husband of 9 years, Leonard McLaughlin; four sons, Lloyd Bagwell (Patricia), Burley McLaughlin (Mary), Leonard McLaughlin, Jr. (Lillian), Joseph McLaughlin (Valorie); three daughters, Lorretta Hollis (Todd), Angie McLaughlin and Tina McLaughlin; one brother, Darrell Cripps (Karin); twenty five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; her best friend, Kathy; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Warren, Shaun Joseph, Travis McLaughlin, Chris Hollis, Jimmy Reed and Brandon Phillips; honorary pallbearer will be Zachary Bagwell.

Friends may call at Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until time of services.

Friends may post online messeges of condolence for the McLaughlin family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.