Linda Ruth (Walker) Maples passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1940, in Durham, Texas to parents, Emmette Odell Walker Sr. and Sammie Inez (Young) Walker. Linda graduated from Wolfe City High School in 1958 and later married Bobby Glen Maples on August 22, 1959, in Wolfe City, Texas.
Linda is survived by her two daughters, Glenna Kelley (Al), Cindy Oliver (Larry) Grandchildren: Roxanne Toeplitz (Wade), Leah Cunningham (Justin), Josh Smith (Natalie), Jarred Oliver (Molly), Justin Oliver (Kaci), Kurt Kelley (Rachael), Kendall Kelley, and Kyle Kelley (Breanna). Linda is also survived by 21 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, her sister, Jo Murphy (George) and sister-in-law Melanie Walker.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Bobby Glen Maples, her parents Emmette Sr. & Inez Walker, one brother, Emmette Odell Walker Jr., and her in-laws W.D. & Mackie Lee Maples
Linda was the Salutatorian of her graduating class at Wolfe City High School. After high school she attended East Texas State College in Commerce, Tx. She dedicated 40 years to her career at Ennis Tag and Label before retiring.
Together with her husband Bobby, Linda cherished traveling, fishing, and spending time with family. She had a profound love for birds, particularly Red Cardinals, Whippoorwills, and Hummingbirds, and she especially enjoyed watching hummingbirds with her grandkids. Linda had a special love for all things red. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Wolfe City and the Dorcas Sunday School Class which she taught from 1989 to 2005.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Joshua Smith, Jarred Oliver, Justin Oliver, Wade Toeplitz, Justin Cunningham, Bryce Brower, Weston Smith, Wyatt Smith, Cody Wayne Cox, Walker Smith, William Smith, Kurtis Kelley, and Kyle Kelley.
Honorary great grandsons and great great grandson): Landon Galyon, Knox Toeplitz, Anson Oliver and Braxton Brower.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Wolfe City. The funeral service will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, October 3, 2025, also at First Baptist Church of Wolfe City, with Bro. Tim Hearn officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
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So sorry to hear this very sad news. Known Linda most of my life. Lived just a few blocks from her since 1976. Worked with her at Texas Tag since 1973 until she retired. We had a very respectful working relationship. She knew the as we called it “The Tag Business” as well as any one in that office and she knew I had that paper end of servicing that presses down. Missed her when she retired. A very fine lady. Thoughts and prayers to all of Linda’s fine family. 💐🙏❤🙏❤☝
So sorry for your loss
Linda was a very special friend to me. I worked with her for many years at Tag. Her door was always open to talk about anything and everything. I know she is in her happy place now.
We were so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. May GOD comfort you during this time.
I worked with Linda from 1963 until I left to open a new Ennis plant in DeWitt, IA in 1973. I was back at the Wolfe City plant every year and always enjoyed visiting with Linda until I retired in 2010.
She was a classy, knowledgeable, and polite friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. May God give you all peace. 🙏
My condolences to the Family. My thoughts and prayers are with family during this time.
My deepest condolences to you and your family’s loss!! Sending prayers, hugs and love!!
I knew Linda all my life. I worked with her at Ennis. She was one of the sweet ladies who came for my Christmas tea party for several years. God bless your family during this time.
Cindy, Jo and Family So sorry to learn of Linda’s passing. I am out of the country and cannot attend the service. Just know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.