Linda M. Newton Jones

May 25, 1947 - January 14, 2014

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Mrs. Linda M. Jones, 66, of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann and Searcy, was called home, Tuesday, January 14, 2014. She was born May 25, 1947 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

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"I am so sorry for your loss. May the words in Philippians 4:6,7 give you peace from God to guard your mind and heart.

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January 21, 2014

"I am so sorry for your loss I remember her laugh and she always made everyone around her smile Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.Love Your CousinTabby & Mort Morphey

Tabby, Sandwich Il

January 19, 2014

"Sherri, Ray and familyI am so sorry for your loss. I have some fond memories of your Mom. My family will have you all in our prayers. May God comfort each of you during this difficult time. God BlessJessica Price Womble

Jessica Womble, Jonesboro

January 15, 2014

"Willie, Ray, and Sheri,I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was an amazing person with such an outgoing and funny personality. Her laugh was contagious to anyone who heard it I had so many good times with the Jones family and my heart goes out to you all during this very difficult time.

Molly (Cook) Warrington, Benton, Arkansas

January 15, 2014

"Ray, Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I have such fond memories of the good times we had when your mom and I went camping by ourselves one time. Farrell and I always enjoyed the time we spent with your parents. Your Mom was larger than life and a joy to be around. Please give your Dad and Sherrie my condolences.

Pat Cook, Searcy, Arkansas

January 15, 2014

"I send my deepest condolences to all the family. I have so many good memories of Linda. She will always hold a special place in my heart. She is at rest now. I will always miss her. I will pray for peace and comfort for all the family.Love always, Pam Newton

Pam Newton, Jonesboro, Arkansas

January 15, 2014

"Prayers to the family for their loss of a wonderful Lady, mother, and an awesome friend! We love you and shall always miss such a wonderful inspiration!

Sandra & Matthew Young, Truman,AR

January 15, 2014

"I am so sad to hear about the passing of linda.the times that i met here she always made me feel happy

Gary snyder, Jonesboro,ar

January 15, 2014

"Randy, Pam, Bill & Rilla- sorry to hear this news about Linda, but happy that she now has a Heavenly home. Your family is special to the Griffin family. Kenny

Kenny Griffin, Dacula, GA

January 15, 2014