of Conway, AR
March 30, 1957 - June 4, 2021
Linda Sue Horton, age 64, died on Friday, June 4 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 30, 1957 in Perham, Minnesota to Ruth (Wibracht) Reese and the Rev. Herman Reese. The family moved to Port Charlotte, Florida and then to Conway in 1964. Linda graduated from Conway High School in 1975 and attended UCA. Linda later received an associate degree from Phillips County Community College. In 1978 she married Terry Kelley and lived in Crossett and Stuttgart until returning to Conway in 2006. Linda worked as a secretary at Riceland Foods, a school aid, a physical therapy assistant, and the owner/manager of a day care center in Stuttgart. Since 2006 she had been a proud employee of UCA, working in the Office of Candidate Services in the College of Education.
Linda's husband Terry died in 2009, and in 2011 she married Robert ''Bob'' Horton. Besides her husband, Linda was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband Bob, daughter, Amanda Kelley, son, Matt (Laney) Kelley, grandchildren, Carson and Collins Kelley, and her mother, Ruth Reese, all of Conway. She is also mourned by a sister, Debbie (Ken) Barnes of Conway, and three brothers, Dr. David (Nancy) Reese of Conway, Dr. Daniel (Beverly) Reese of Lexington, Kentucky, and Nathan (Krissy) Reese of Troy, Illinois, and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Linda was a faithful member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She was known for her quick wit and sense of humor, which she retained to the end of life. The family wishes to thank the staff of Conway Regional, Heartland Pharmacy, Melissa Hight and Hospice Homecare, and her employer UCA.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 6:00-8:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR. Funeral Service will begin at 2:00PM Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Roller McNutt with Burial following at Halbrook Cemetery near Center Ridge, AR. The family ask in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Halbrook Cemetery, P.O. Box 161, Center Ridge, AR 72027 and St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 900 Farris Road, Conway, AR 72034.
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36 Condolence(s)
Chris Hogan
Monday, June 21, 2021
The ones we love are never really gone; they live within our hearts. I hope you feel surrounded by the love of those who knew Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Crafton Webb
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Reese family - our thought are with you during ur loss
Ann Crafton Webb
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Reese family - our thought are with you during ur loss
Laurie Sanders
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Dear Reese and Horton Families,
Sending prayers and God's comfort to you all. May the hope of the Resurrection bless you all with comfort and peace today and in the days ahead. God's Peace Laurie and Bill Sanders
Ric & Leslie McMillian
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Our prayers are for and with Bob, the Reese family, and the St Matthew family as you grieve the loss of this precious child of God. She will be truly missed by family and friends as the Lord used her to touch many lives with her love, pretty smile and caring heart. May the Lord comfort you all with His peace in Christ Jesus.
Janet Scherm
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Amanda, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a sweet lady and a lot of fun in Girl Scouts. She was so proud of you and Matt.
Susan Suits
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Linda was a joy to work with day in and day out. Always ready to help. I miss her.
It is sad to know that future UCA education students will not have the joy of knowing her.
Larry and Margie Teal
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Deepest Condolences from Larry and Margie Teal and the Teal family.
Terry James
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Linda was a kind and gentle person. We worked together for several years. She was always pleasant, thorough, and helpful. She had a smile for everyone. May her family be comforted in knowing she is now in a better place. My condolences to her family.
Susan McKee
Monday, June 7, 2021
Dr. Reese. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Im praying for peace and comfort for your family during this difficult time and offer my condolences to you all.
Wendy Rickman
Monday, June 7, 2021
My condolences to you all.
Patty Carbon
Monday, June 7, 2021
I worked with Linda for three short years, but the conversations and the laughs we enjoyed will last a lifetime. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed.
Angela Webster, Ph.D.
Monday, June 7, 2021
I offer condolences to Linda's family. UCA and the College of Education were well served by Linda and we appreciate her care to generations of students.
Janiece Reid
Monday, June 7, 2021
May the angels wrap their wings around all of the family and friends during this loss of dear sweet Linda
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Steve Ward
Monday, June 7, 2021
Linda brought kindness and joy to the UCA College of Education. She helped many, many students get admitted to teacher education and start their journey toward a teaching license. She was a light and will be missed. My prayers for her family.
Ken Vaughn
Monday, June 7, 2021
Bob and family, please know that you are in our prayers. For eight years, Linda was my “right arm†at UCA and my friend. Her sense of humor and smile added something positive to every day. She served students and coworkers joyfully. I am sad at her passing, but take joy in knowing where she is now.
Jeana Lawson
Monday, June 7, 2021
Prayers for her family, Linda was a special lady.
Barry Schnaitman
Monday, June 7, 2021
Bob, on behalf of our entire team, please know that you, your family, and Linda’s family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
John 14:1-3
Carroll, Kim & Chance Richards
Monday, June 7, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Linda loved Chance like he was her own while he attended the Growing Tree. We are so thankful for everything she done for him while in her care. We are blessed to be able to have her in our lives even for that short time. Thoughts and prayers for your family during this time.
Walter C Severs
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Bob and Family, we are so sad about the passing of Linda. Our condolences to you and the family during this difficult time.
Caitlin, Lee, and Charlie
Adam Burnstone
Sunday, June 6, 2021
I worked with Linda at UCA before I left for another job in 2016. She was always so kind and thoughtful. I enjoyed many conversations with her and all the years I worked with her. I will miss her warm smile and caring demeanor. She was sincerely loved by everyone around her. I wish all of her family peace and good memories of Linda.
Coy & Sue Horton
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Robert .
Our love, sympathy, and prayers are with you during the loss of your wife. may God bring comfort to you.
Mac and Jamie McCollum
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Bob, we are so very sorry to learn of Linda’s passing. We will always remember the fun times we had together, especially our nights at Toad Suck Buck’s and the fantastic Catholic Point spaghetti suppers you both introduced us to. We are holding you and your family close in our hearts and our prayers. Much love to you.
Joseph C. Buddenberg
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Remember, our relationships with those we love are merely interrupted by death, not ended.
Carol Smith
Sunday, June 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for peace during the days ahead!
Linda Horton
Sunday, June 6, 2021
I am stunned at Linda's passing. I pray for all her family members. She was such a sweet person! I attended UCA with Linda, Debbie and David Reese. I was a high school classmate with Bob Horton. I worked in Linda's building as a grad assistant one summer, where we re-connected. We laughed and joked about both of us being Linda Horton! Linda was a very special person, and will be greatly missed.
Doug and Susan Blohm
Sunday, June 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Steve Bultemeier
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Bob, Aunt Ruth, Dave, Debbie, Dan, Naten, Matt , Amanda, I have been thinking all day about how to express my sympathy, but I can not. Linda brought great joy, fun and laughter to all who knew her. We had such great fun whenever the Reeses came back to Indiana or we visited you where ever you were, and such good times. Linda was a huge part of this, and hopefuly your memories are fond ones also.
To all I can only say "I am sorry for your loss". I know that Linda is perfect now along with your dad and the others gathered at our Lord's feet. Again my deepest sympathies.
Continued Blessings.
The Bird Family
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Our thoughts & prayers to Linda’s family & all the Reeses 💜 Our memories as young children and those family gatherings are fun memories! May your memories of Linda & family help fill your heart during these times of sadness. Until we meet again in heaven âœï¸
Donna Kellar Johnson
Saturday, June 5, 2021
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a sweet person to work with. Your family are in my prayers! RIP sweet Linda.
Nancy Ringgold
Saturday, June 5, 2021
I will miss Linda so much! Not only was she a close co-worker (at UCA), she was one of my best friends there! I miss going to lunch with her, but I especially miss our long talks we would have in the office. I loved her sense of humor and quick wit! She was always making me laugh!
Rest In Peace my sweet, sweet friend until I see you again in God’s Kingdom, one day very soon!
I pray now for peace, comfort, and strength for her whole family!! ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Patricia (Pat) Hepner
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Bob: Your wife was one of the kindest most gentle people I have ever known My condolenses to you.
Dennis Kutzner
Saturday, June 5, 2021
The Kutzner Clan is remembering the Reese Family today and this week in our hearts and with our prayers.
Michelle and Mark Mann
Saturday, June 5, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss and pray for peace and strength for all of you. Love you!
Catherine &jay bednar
Saturday, June 5, 2021
We miss her so much I pray for y’all
Ray & Debbie Vester
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Prayers for your family.