Linda Faye Pope

Linda Faye Pope, 76, departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in her hometown of Paragould. Born on November 24, 1949, in Paragould, Linda was a cherished daughter to Chester and Fay Giles.

Linda graduated from Paragould High School in 1968, later obtaining her Associate's degree from Arkansas State University. Her dedication to her work led her to a successful career in the convenience store industry, where she served as General Manager at Kum & Go, earning the respect and appreciation of her colleagues and community.

On September 5, 1975, Linda married the love of her life, Richard Pope, in a beautiful ceremony in Lake City. She and her husband shared a love that was rare and everlasting. They were each other's person, each other's greatest love, and a lifetime was never enough. Together, they created a loving home that would become the foundation for a large and devoted family. In a bittersweet twist of fate, she passed away exactly seven years to the day after his death. Perhaps it was simply her time to find her way back to the love of her life.

Linda is survived by her daughters, Kim (Wesley) Key, Stephanie (Mark) Dickson, and Kelly (Chris) Warner, who carry forward her legacy of love and strength. Linda was especially close to her grandchildren, Olivia Pope, Dylan (Allie) Wiseman, Cade (Katee) Webster, McKenzie (Chance Eldridge) Warner, Jayden Pope, Blake Warner, Jennifer Key, and Megan (Jonathan) Stateler. She also took great joy in being a great grandmother to Bennett Webster, Blaine Eldridge, Madelynn Waldrupe, Carter Stateler, Remi Stateler, and Riley Stateler. She looked forward to welcoming two more great grandchildren in the following months.

She is also survived by her siblings, Danny (Jan) Giles, David Giles, Judy Scott, Steve (Brenda) Giles, Scott (Sharlene) Giles, Donna (Dave) Kuhn, Sarah (Stan) Harris, Jeff (Teresa) Giles, and Beth (Jim) Allensworth, and lifelong friend and honorary sister, Brenda Rawls. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Pope; and sister, Martha Giles.

Linda was known for her great sense of humor, sarcasm, and quick wit. She loved to laugh, spend time with family, cook, play cards, go to flea markets, paint and was known to tell some elaborate fishing stories. She especially enjoyed fishing with her best friend, Brenda. She found joy in the simple things and making memories with the people she loved.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Faith Fellowship Community Church beginning at 11:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland.