Linda Laverne Essman age 73 of Danville passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home.

Linda was born December 16, 1950 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas to the late William Eugene & Willie May Cogburn Davis. She was a mother and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, J.D. Essman; daughter, Theresa Essman; grandson, Devon Essman, brothers, Bill Davis, Wendell Davis, Wayne Davis; sisters Caroline Parrish and Willa Mae Fisk.

Survivors include her children, Bo & Teresa Essman; Tommy & Lori Essman; Linda & Chester Carter; Bobby Essman; brother, John Davis; sisters, Judy Williams, Arlene Davis and Sherry Peterson; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle.