Linda Jones
Linda Dale Jones, 83, of Obion passed away peacefully at her home Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2026, surrounded by her husband and daughters.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Rosehill Cemetery in Obion. Brother Eric Leto will officiate.
Visitation will be held at Cornerston Community Church in Obion from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Town of Obion, P.O. Box 547, Obion, Tn. 38240. Please put Rosehill Cemetery Association in memo of check.
Linda Dale (Thompson) Jones was born June 18, 1943. She was the first daughter of the late Nell Summers and Olan Dale Thompson. She grew up in Obion and was Valedictorian of the class of 1961 at the former Obion High School. Linda pursued a career as a registered nurse and decided to join the Army nurse corps in 1977. She was called to active duty during Operation Desert Storm. Linda retired from the United States Army having attained the rank of Colonel.
Linda was introduced to Doug Jones by a mutual friend in Columbia, S.C. They first got to know each other through long phone conversations, where Doug was especially drawn to Linda’s beautiful laugh. Their friendship blossomed into love, and they were married on May 5, 2004.
Linda and Doug moved back to Obion County in 2018 to be closer to their children, grandchildren and growing number of great-grandchildren. She was a member of Cornerstone Community Church in Obion. Linda found great joy in hosting her book club, playing piano, antiquing, working puzzles and spending time in her garden.
She is survived by her husband, Doug Jones of Obion; two daughters, Mary Glover Jackson (Andy) of Nashville and Natalie Glover Terry of Obion; two stepsons, Mark Jones (Mary) of Ft. Mill, S.C., and Michael Jones (Yvonne) of Summerville, S.C.; six grandchildren, Spencer Terry (Brittany) of Obion, Laura Beth Hodge (John) of Nashville, Rebecca Plowman (Kevin) of Nashville, Shelby Foster (John) of Obion, Brandon Terry of Obion and Robert Jackson (Yukki) of Nashville; five stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Chet Thompson (Mary) of Kingstree, S.C.
She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Mike Terry; and one sister, Natalie (Thompson) Wyrick.
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