Linda Jane

Vest

Linda Jane Vest, daughter of the late Lloyd Thurman Parker and Mildred Jane (Pinkley) Parker, was born in Greeley, Missouri, on December 5, 1947. She departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, Missouri, on April 7, 2026, at the age of 78.

On July 10, 1965, in Greeley, Missouri, Linda was united in marriage to Harold Vest and to this loving union one daughter was born. Harold preceded her in death on August 10, 2019. Linda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bunker, Missouri. She was the former Mayor of Bunker. Linda was very active in the Bunker community, she loved to substitute as a cook and janitor for Bunker R-III School District, and she also cleaned Peoples Community Bank. Linda enjoyed making Christian flags for Crossville Baptist Church, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mildred Parker, her husband, Harold Vest, five brothers, Donald Lloyd, Jimmy Dale, David Henry, Jerry Lee and Kenneth Wayne, and one sister, Diann Elaine Nash.

Linda is survived by one daughter, Connie Payne of Mineral Point, Missouri, two brothers, Paul Eugene Parker and wife Cynthia of Salem, Missouri, Alan Ray Parker and wife Karen of Forney, Texas, one sister, Suzette Fererro and husband Dave of Salem, Missouri, one brother-in-law, Jimmy Nash, one sister-in-law, Vera Parker, two grandchildren, Randall Payne of Bunker, Missouri, and Andrew Payne and wife Amanda of Park Hills, Missouri, one great-grandchild, Jayden Payne, and many nieces and nephews. Linda will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, April 10, 2026, 11AM-1PM at Bunker First Baptist Church

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Tom Wisdom assisted by David Parker Jr.

Burial: Greeley Cemetery

Pallbearers: Randall Payne, Andrew Payne, Eric Pace, Cody Edmondson, Mike Brown and Dave Fererro

Honorary Pallbearer: Jayden Payne

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Greeley Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri