Veda Mae Linam Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Veda Mae King Linam, 91 of Benton formerly of Rector passed from the cares of this life on Saturday August 6, 2016 at the Saline Memorial Hospital in Bryant. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Patterson, Arkansas to the late John Alexander and Charlotta (Lewis) King. She was a member of the Rector First General Baptist Church and in her spare time she enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her loving family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Melvin Linam; infant son: Gary Gene Linam; grandson: Jeremy Linam; son-in-law: John Eaton; and four sisters: Beulah Surber, Irene Helms, Lillian Potts, and Lucille Webb. Veda is survived by her loving children: Ronnie and Brenna Linam of Rector, Perry and Barbara Linam of Jonesboro, Donna Eaton of Benton, Dana Ross and Jerry of Joplin; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and special friends. Visitation will be held on Monday August 8, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. Bradley Linam officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector. Those who wish may send condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook at www.irbyfuneralhome.com or visit our Facebook page.

Veda Mae Linam

March 10, 1925 - August 6, 2016