of Naylor, AR
March 4, 1947 - October 17, 2024
Linda Kay Heathcock, 77, of Naylor, Arkansas peacefully passed away on October 17, 2024. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 4, 1947 to the late Hunter Edgar Harkins and Eula Kay (Ballard) Harkins.
Linda graduated from Mabelvale High School in 1965 and attended Arkansas A&M in Monticello, Arkansas. She was a retired LST supervisor with Conway Human Development Center. Linda enjoyed helping others in her community and was of the Baptist Faith.
Linda found true happiness on the farm. It was a magical place for her with beautiful memories of time spent with family, friends and neighbors. She and her loving husband of 37 years, Herschel, enjoyed raising cattle, caring for their many loved dogs and cats, fishing with their grandchildren and simply making the best out of every day given.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Danny Harkins, Rick Harkins, John T. (Tommy) Evans, Leslie Paul Evans and John Chambers.
Linda is survived by her husband, Herschel Heathcock; two sons, Gary (Rusty) Loyd Jr. (Yojaina), Scott Harkins Loyd (Jennifer); grandchildren, John Jairo Loyd, Isabel Loyd, Texie McHenry and Jake Loyd; nephews, John T. Evans, Jr., Michael Evans, Heath Harkins and Tim Evans; nieces, Heather Baker, Ashley Bourne and Leslie Evans. She is also survived by dear friends, Julie Henry, Christina Marlow and countless other friends and family from a life well lived.
A gravesite service and celebration of her life will be held at 10:00am on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway, Arkansas.
Sign Guestbook
8 Condolence(s)
Sandy Moix
Monday, November 4, 2024
Herschel and family, I am so sorry to hear that Linda passed away. We worked together at CHDC. Linda was a great supervisor. She loved the residents and they loved her. I enjoyed our chats and her infectious laugh. May God comfort you and give you strength during this time.
Sandy Moix
Retired Social Worker
Ana Garcia
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Gary, nuestro más sentido pésame para ti y tú familia, Mauricio y yo te enviamos un fuerte abrazo.
Descanse en paz
Maria Vetri
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Gary, nuestro más sentido pésame por el fallecimiento de tu mamá. Lo sentimos mucho. Mucha fortaleza para ti y tu familia. Te enviamos un fuerte abrazo, Alfredo y Maria Virginia.
Ulrik Høy-Petersen
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Dear Gary and Family,
Please receive our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother Linda Kay. We are very sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this difficult moment and support you.
With love Ulrik, Mayra, Emma, Maria José and Sophia.
May Linda Rest in Peace.
Heather Harkins Baker
Sunday, October 20, 2024
So many memories! All my love.
Liliana, Steve, Luke Spurlock
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time.
May Mrs. Linda rest in peace. Amen.
Marlene Perez de Osorio
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Lamentando , el fallecimiento, de la Sra Linda, la querida abuela de mis nietos, John Jairo e Isabel Loyd Osorio. Les mando desde la distancia, un abrazo. Paz en su tumba
Maria Høy-Petersen
Saturday, October 19, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Loyd family May Linda rest in Peace