(From Bella Vista Funeral Home)Linda Susan Martin (Reeves), 79, of Decatur died Jan. 1, 2025. Linda was born June 11, 1945, to W.M. Reeves and Dorothy Switzer Reeves.
She graduated from Noel High School and attended Crowder College before marrying her husband, Normen, for what would become 48 loving years in 1971. Linda worked as a water clerk for the city of Decatur and was also a long-serving member of the city council. She attended Gravette Church of Christ and previously worshipped at Gravette Christian Church and Decatur United Methodist Church.
Linda enjoyed many hobbies, particularly quilting later in life. She will be most remembered for her civic and volunteer work. From school functions to every church activity imaginable, United Way campaigns, community dinners and the Decatur barbecue, there were few local events over the decades that did not benefit from Linda's organization, enthusiasm and willingness to take on difficult tasks.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Roeckel and Patsy "Pat" Barnes; a brother, Jack Reeves; and a niece, Candy Barnes.
She is survived by her son, John of Decatur; nieces, Patty Gage (Fred) and Judy Risse (John) of Atchison, Kan; niece, Linda Francis of Winterset, Iowa; nephew, Keith Barnes (Gayle) of Gassville; and nephew, Scott Reeves (Jamie) of Springfield, Mo.
Linda was tired of funerals and did not want a memorial service. She will be buried in a family ceremony at Decatur Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory.
Please consider donating to an animal rescue or Meals on Wheels in Linda's memory.
Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.
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