Linda Gayle Anderson, 72, of Virgie, Kentucky, passed away in her newly adopted hometown of Bryant, Arkansas on June 8th, surrounded by the love and company of family.

Her favorite activities were cooking, especially baking large quantities of "mimi cookies", sleepovers with her grandchildren, and spending time with her dogs, Sky and Bear Bear, who she loved immensely. She would always have a fresh pot of coffee waiting for visitors.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Stella Alloway, sisters Wilma Davis, Ruth Johnson, and brothers Ronald Alloway, Dale Alloway, and Lowell Alloway.

She is survived by two daughters, Stacey (Jeremy Koller) Burke and Heather (Brian) Thompson, both of Benton, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Emiley Burke and Kassidy Thompson; and three grandsons, Evan (Lauren) Burke, Ethan Burke, and Dillon Thompson.

There will be a graveside service at Frank Tackett Cemetery, located in Virgie, Kentucky on October 21st at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your local animal shelter.  Cremation arrangements are under the directions of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431