of Ward, AR

October 5, 1947 - September 17, 2025

Linda Dianne (Gilbert) Horton, 77, of Ward, Arkansas passed from this life on September 17, 2025 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 05, 1947 to Olen and Dorothy (Patrick) Gilbert in Los Angeles, California.
Linda was of the Pentecostal faith, and was active in the Cocklebur Baptist Church in Ward, Arkansas. She excelled in a wide range of areas: Linda was a dairy farmer who helped earn Farm Family of the Year for the Horton Dairy Farm and she was a gifted teacher to preschool children at Head Start.

She launched and ran a classic car restoration business known as J&L Chevy. Linda was an avid collector, with a special talent for buying and selling antiques.
Her adventurous and kind spirit was contagious to all who knew her. She was devoted to her family and friends and was a hard worker. Linda was an accomplished artist. She enjoyed creating things whether it was painting, sewing or crafting. And loved to help others explore their creative abilities.

Linda loved her animals, and she recognized the beauty of God's creations and took time to appreciate the simple things such as the complexity of a flower, the shapes created by the clouds in the sky and she was always eager to help an animal in need. Linda was also passionate about children's ministry and was dedicated to helping children feel special and loved. She taught Sunday school, collected supplies for those in need, hosted church tea parties and regularly dressed up in characters to delight the kids at her church.
Linda's sense of humor and happy disposition led to many adventures throughout her life including mission trips to Mexico, winning a Heavy Equipment Rodeo Competition and taking various prizes in 4X4 Mud racing. She always had a good story to tell and if you took her fishing, she was sure to catch the biggest fish around, including a 36- inch striped bass. Linda was a bright light and knew how to have fun where ever she went. Her love for Faith, Family and creativity will be greatly missed.

Linda is survived by her high school sweetheart, Jerry Horton of Mountain View; two sons, Deon Horton of Mountain View, Arkansas and Rodney Horton of Austin, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Kaliee (Jake) Robertson, Zachary (Susan) Horton, Hope Horton, and RJ (Katie) Horton; three sisters, Faye Farris, Connie Sue Bengerno and Karen Owens; along with a host of loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Dorothy (Patrick) Gilbert.

A visitation will be held at Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church in Timbo, Arkansas Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1:00PM-2:00PM. Funeral services will follow at 2:00PM at Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church in Timbo, Arkansas with Brother David Campbell and Brother Terry Morgan officiating. Interment will be at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Pallbearers: RJ Horton, Zachary Horton, Rick Farris, John Bryant, Murphy Bryant, and Major Ryan Dewy. Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Horton, John Mauldin, and Ronnie Johnson.

Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.

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