Floy Jean Reed

Floy Jean Linville Reed was born in Nashville, AR, April 27, 1947 and passed away September 11, 2025 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR at the age of 78, surrounded by family members. 

She was born into the family of Miley and Della Martin Linville, along with a sister, Inell Linville and 4 brothers, Leon, Jerald, Burl and Archie Linville all deceased from the Howard and Pike County areas. Survived by a sister Majorie Worley (Claude) of Dierks, AR. 

Better known to family and friends as Jean, she had an unique family structure. Brothers married sisters, and after a heart breaking death shortly after Jean was born it was necessary for her to live with her Uncle Riley and Aunt Pearl Linville and their family. Their children considered her a sister and loved her as they did the other siblings. That included 4 brothers, Ray of Nashville, AR, Leroy of Umpire, AR, Buiel and Tom Linville both of Nashville, AR and 3 sisters, Evelyn Poole of Camden, AR, Ella Sue Campbell of Nashville, AR and Peggy Stone of Murfreesboro all deceased. Survived by a brother Noel Linville (Eileen) of Nashville, AR. 

This is the family Jean lived with until she married Jimmy Gilbert (deceased). They had 3 children, Jimmy Dale Gilbert (Amanda), Sandy Gilbert and Stacy Gilbert all of Nashville. 

After the death of her first husband Jean married Perry Reed (deceased). This extended her family even more bringing 3 Step-sons Greg Reed (Leah), Joey Reed (Amy) and Jason Reed (Dede) into the group. 

Jean is leaving behind the highlights of her life in 12 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grands. They brought joy to her heart and a beam in her eye every time she was around them. 

Jean was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Nashville High School and soon after that married Jimmy. She was a hard worker at whatever she was doing. A few of the places she worked was the Rainbow Learning Center where she took care of the babies, Rita's Flowers and Nashville High School Cafeteria. In her spare time she enjoyed arranging and planting flowers, sewing, and especially quilting. She enjoyed gatherings with family and friends and catching up on life's happenings. She was one in a million Lady and will be truly missed by many.

 Above all Jean loved her Jesus and was saved earlier in her life. She was a faithful member of Midway Baptist Church in Nashville, AR. and always looked forward to the fellowship with other members. 

Visitation will be Sunday, September 14, 2025, between 5-7 PM at Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville, AR. Grave side services at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hwy 26 and Mt. Pleasant Road on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 2 PM with Bro Keith Mays Officiating and Prayer by Mark Smith