Linda Reed

Heaven gained another angel. Linda Joyce (Jordan) Reed, 85, of the “Y” Community near Rison, gained her angel wings and flew to meet her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2024 while surrounded by her children. Linda was born on November 30, 1938 in Taylor, Arkansas to Melvin and Eva Adelle (Haynes) Jordan. After graduating from Taylor High School in 1956, she attended Henderson State Teachers College in Arkadelphia, AR where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Home Economics. She later furthered her education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She began her teaching career in the Rison School District. During this season of life, she met the love of her life John T. Reed.  They were married on February 3, 1961 and remained married until his passing in 2015.   Once their children arrived, Linda found a way to be a stay at home mom for as long as possible. When the time came for her to return to work, she began teaching in the  Grapevine School District where she taught elementary and volunteered for most if not all school functions. During basketball season, she could be seen working the concession stand because she loved supporting her previous students and basketball. Linda retired from teaching after 31 years when her first grandson was born. She wanted to be available to spend time with him and to travel with her friends exploring exciting locations via bus, car or ship. Other hobbies included going shopping or out to eat with friends, traveling anywhere, playing the piano, quilting, reading, gardening, watching sports and listening to the Wildcats play football on her little AM/FM radio. Linda also enjoyed cheering on her grandsons while they played football, baseball and golf. She always had a smile on her face, especially as she rode in the golf cart, spotting balls and quietly giggling as she tried not to make too much noise or embarrass anyone.  ...