Linda Gilbert Obituary
Linda Ruth Arrington Gilbert, 74, of Fordyce died Thursday March 26, 2026 at JRMC in Pine Bluff. Born June 21, 1951 at Jonesboro, she was the daughter of the late G.L. Arrington and Martha Jane Staggs Arrington.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gilbert and a brother, David Arrington. She is survived by three sons, Chris Barnes of Fordyce, Cory Barnes and his wife Brenna of Sheridan, Casey Barnes of Oklahoma City, OK; a step-son, Shade Gilbert of Conway; a brother, Phillip Arrington of Fordyce; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 4, 2026 at Barnes Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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