Louise C. Folks

Lakeland -Louise C. Folks , age 76, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center in Lakeland. She was born on May 14, 1949, in Kissimmee, FL. She worked in Shipping for Mason Plastics. She enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by husband Gary Folks, parents Lewis & Lucy (Minton) Collins, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Folks (Rhonda) of Louisburg, NC; daughters Crystal Bell (Josh) of Lake Butler, FL; Holly Collins of Ft Pierce, FL, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com