Linda Suzanne Cain Raper
February 22, 1969 ~ January 21, 2026
Born in:
Chattanooga, TN
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Linda Suzanne Cain Raper, 56, was called home on January 21, 2026.
Linda was the daughter of Florence Jean Lane and William Lester Cain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Dewayne Raper and her mother, Jean.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughters, Amber Marie Hixon and Ericca Michelle Garland; her grandchildren, Jackson and Reagan Trantham, Coen and Hattie Hixon; and her brother, Mark Cain.
Linda loved to dive into her bible studies, loved being a “mammie” to her grandchildren and helping others when she could.
Linda will be remembered for the love and care she poured into others.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
Kimberly Darrohn
You were very sweet, and always super welcoming when I would come by and see you. I can’t believe you were taken from this world so soon. God always comes and takes his Angels sooner than ppl in this world are ready for
Sorry to here about this she was an amazing woman an always so good to be she was full of life an would help anyone im so sorry to here about this love u Erica ❤️ 💜 so sorry for ur lose i know how it feels all to well to lose ur mom an I hate to know u feel the pain that comes with loosing a mom im here if u need me