Linda Evans Braswell

RED OAK - Linda Evans Braswell, age 81, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was born in Nash County on October 11, 1938 to the late Paul Evans and Nancy Harper Evans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Elsworth Braswell, Jr. Linda served many years working in the Red Oak Baptist Church nursery. She also loved cooking and serving for many different fellowship functions at the church. She also attended "circle meetings" with the Red oak Baptist Church and hosted meetings in her home for many years as well. Linda loved baking and she made many cakes throughout her lifetime in and around the community for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and retirement parties. She also helped her late husband, Elsworth, for over 20 years with poultry farming. She joined a country line dancing group in Nash County and performed with the group at many different functions. She had a true passion for dancing and she enjoyed putting a smile on others faces. She also had a great love for animals and the animals she raised throughout her lifetime especially loved her. She leaves behind her loving children, Faye Braswell Smith and husband, Marlin, of Red Oak, Danese Braswell Stapleford and husband, Sam, of Nashville, Paulette Braswell Langley and husband Levell, of Red Oak; along with three grandchildren, Kelly Massenburg and fianc, Shareef Shabazz, Leslie Smith and fianc, Anthony James, and Zach Langley and fianc, Olivia Gonzalez. She leaves behind as well her sister, Barbara Waggoner and husband, Roland; and nephew, Cameron Waggoner. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. The family would like to thank friends and caregivers from The Albemarle and the devoted caregivers, Mattie Davis, Wanda Myers, Deborah Burgess and Jeanetta (Frosty) Hedgepeth. We are forever grateful for your kindness and compassionate care during her time of need. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Oak Baptist Church, PO Box 260, Red Oak, NC 27868. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Wednesday 9/23, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. Service Location Not Available Wednesday 9/23, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating. Cemetery Location Not Available Wednesday 9/23, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating.