Linda Carol Jones Taylor, 62, of Nebo, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 21st at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was born at Hopkins County Hospital the 24th of June 1954 in Madisonville to the late James Jones, and surviving Dean Jones, her best friend and neighbor.

Linda was a friend to many, known for her big laugh and even bigger heart. Before retiring, Linda spent many years giving makeovers and selling make up at the Elizabeth Arden counter at Pebbles. She volunteered her spare time at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts and being an Advocate for Relay for Life. She was a member and song leader at Oakley Home General Baptist Church in Manitou. Linda enjoyed playing Bunco with her friends, spending time with her family, and watching The Walking Dead.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Charles Taylor; mother, Dean Jones of Nebo; sons, Chris (April) Taylor and Jeremy (Chasity) Taylor both of Nebo; grandchildren, Harley and Gabriel Taylor; brother Terry (Kimberly) Jones; nieces and nephews, Megan (Andrew) McGregor, Lauren (Oliver) Jones, Tyler Jones, Theresa (Wayne) Bryant, Jermaine Dean, Brittany Taylor; and her four legged son, Bear the dog.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Oakley Home General Baptist Church 5525 Manitou Rd. in Manitou, KY with Bro. Terry Yancy officiating. Burial to follow at Oakley Home Church Cemetery in Manitou.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and from noon until the funeral hour Wednesday at the church.

Pallbearers will be Andrew McGregor, Tyler Jones, Oliver Karabardak, Terry Wilson, Curtis Carter and Tommy Carter.