I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
2 Timothy 4:7–8
Obituary
Linda Anne Jones, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26, 2026, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born on September 27, 1949, Linda lived a life marked by faith, courage, love, and service to others. She dedicated more than 30 years of her life to teaching, investing in the lives of her children and countless students with patience, wisdom, encouragement, creativity, and joy.
Linda shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Douglas William Jones. Together they built a home centered on faith, family, and unconditional love, creating cherished memories and traditions that will continue to be cherished for generations.
Above all else, Linda loved Jesus Christ. Her faith was the foundation of her life and guided the way she loved, served, and cared for those around her. She faced life's joys, challenges and hardships with quiet strength, tenacity, grace, and the confidence that her hope was found in Christ alone. Even as she courageously battled ALS, she continued to reflect Christ's love through her perseverance, positive attitude, and unwavering trust and faith in God. While her family grieves her absence, they rejoice in the promise that she is now in the presence of the Savior she faithfully loved and served. Linda's legacy is one of steadfast faith, sacrificial love, and a life devoted to serving both God and others. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, former students, and all who were blessed to know her, but her influence will continue through the lives she touched.
Linda is survived by her four children, Matthew, Karen, Andrew, and Aaron; her ten grandchildren; and her sister, Peggy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas William Jones.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the home caregivers, doctors, nurses, and staff at Emory Hospital for the compassionate care they provided during Linda's battle with ALS and throughout her final months and days.
Gallery
Memory wall
Family tree
Français
Deutsch
Nederlands
Español
Português
Magyar
Русский
繁體中文