Visitation for Linda Darlene Peoples Read, 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M., Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes ~ West Monroe.Linda was born on July 27, 1950 in Houston, TX and passed from this life on August 20, 2019 after battling many health issues.Linda is preceded in death by her parents, JC and Mildred Peoples; brothers, Eugene Scoot Peoples, and Charles Mike Peoples; sister, Barbara Engnath; and niece, Kim Lutsch.Linda loved her family and friends with all of her heart and never met a stranger. To know her was to love her and she loved you back.Linda is survived by her husband, Jerry Read; brother, Jim Clayton Peoples, children, Kelly Millien (Steven), Michelle Read, Toby Read (Paula), and Jonathan Read; grandchildren, Chase and Sarah Millien, Garrett (Kayla) and Laine Price, Logan (Jessica), Kattie, Drake, and Bailey Read; great- grandchildren Annaleigh Read, and Julia Hutson; and special life-long friend Darla Hargis; loved in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and beyond. The family extends special thanks and love to her home health care nurse and friend, Casey Watkins. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the non-profit charity of your choice.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com