Linda Jean Whitfield Poole, age 78, of Homer, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Mrs. Poole was born on January 26, 1947, in Banks County, Georgia, to the late Hubert and Gertrude Caudell Whitfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Poole; sisters, Carolyn Purcell, Wansa Purcell, Sue Vern Moore, Genell Williams; and brother, Gary “Whit” Whitfield.
Mrs. Poole and her husband, Billy, were charter members of Charity Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Brant Langston, Homer; Rhonda and Jeff Gowder, of Homer; grandchildren, Shannon Gowder, Misty Gowder, Drew and his wife Christen Gowder, and Alexis Langston and her husband, Trent Cape; and great-grandchildren, Peyton Gowder, Rylan Gowder, and Alexis Langston; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Yvonne Whitfield, of Mt. Airy; Lamar and Debbie Whitfield, of Clarkesville; and many other nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Linda’s caregiver, Brandy West for the excellent care and compassion she has shown.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Charity Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Smith and Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Poole will lie in state at the church from 1:30 until the service hour.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Charity Baptist Church, 1302 Highway 51, Homer, Georgia 30547.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
