Linda Dianne Gladney

Linda Dianne Gladney, a native of Turkey Creek, LA and a resident of Farmerville, LA, passed from this earthly life on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 78.

Linda was a devoted member of the Baha’i Faith. She was a graduate of Lee High and later attended LSU, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education. She was a teacher, scholar, healer, famer, chef, baker, creator, inventor, nature-lover, explorer, adventurer, collector, singer, and dancer. Above all, Linda was the most loving mother and grandmother, who devoted her life to serving others.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Melva Mae Gladney; father, Levy Allen Johnson; adoptive father, Joseph A. Gladney; sister, Mary Louise Gladney; grandmother, Pearl McDaniel; grandfather, Leonard McDaniel; uncle, Roy McDaniel; and her beloved friend, Mrs. Ruby.

She is survived by her daughter, Pearl Ashraf; sons, Rahim Ashraf and Azim Ashraf; grandchildren, Shane Luke Ashraf, Navid Foad Ashraf, and Anisah Marlowe Ashraf; and her sister Karen Christine Gladney.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

The family would like to give special thanks to Jessica Ashraf, for her constant support while we cared for mom, and for holding us up when we needed strength.

…”Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.” - Baháʼu'lláh, Baha’i Hidden Words

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.