Linda, age 79, of Belle Glade, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in her daughter’s home in Okeechobee, Florida. Linda was born in Bassett, Arkansas on January 1, 1945, to the late E. E. and Hazel Busey Jones. Linda managed the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Pahokee, Florida for over 20 years before retiring.
She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and other family members.
Linda leaves fond memories with her children; Tammy Nyland and her husband Harold of Maine, Krystal Noland Cahill and her husband William of Okeechobee, Florida, her grandchildren; Regina Gagnon of Maine, Titus Noland of Florida, Mercedes Mason of Florida, Thomas Rudd of Florida, brother; Michael Jones of Florida and many extended family members.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, E. E. and Hazel Jones, brothers; William and Edward Jones, sisters; Gail Bennett and Joevelyn Faulk, grand-sons; Anthony Butler and James M. Booth, and one granddaughter; Courtny Rudd. Graveside celebration of Linda’s life was held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston, Florida. She will be laid to rest next to her parents and sister. Akin-Davis Funeral Home – Clewiston is in charge of arrangements.