Linda M. Jones

Thursday, January 16, 2014

TRUMANN- Mrs. Linda M. Jones, 66, of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann and Searcy, was called home Jan. 14, 2014. She was born at Lake City to the late William Jay and Madeline Poff Newton. Born and raised in Lake City, Linda graduated from Lake City High School in 1964 and attended Arkansas State University. She then met and married her best friend and partner of 48 years, Willie Ray Jones, Sr., of Trumann. They lived and worked in the Trumann and Searcy areas for years before moving to Jonesboro. Prior to a stroke in 2001, Linda was very active and vivacious, with a love of people and family. She enjoyed camping, golfing, bowling and was a huge fan of "Reba". She was dedicated to her family and shared the love of God with everyone she met. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Pearlie Newton; and two brothers, Garry Newton and Curtis Newton.

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