Linda Gail Wilcox, 74, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born to the late, Benjamin and Mary (Grady) Thurman, on Monday, December 20, 1948, in New Port, Arkansas. Anyone who knew Linda knew how much she loved to laugh, dance, and sing. She had an amazing sense of humor and was incredibly creative. She enjoyed fishing, going to concerts, travelling, and watching any ball game she could. She was so supportive and giving. Linda enjoyed cooking and spending any moment she could with her family. She never met a stranger—and loved you on day one. Linda had the most forgiving heart and kindest soul. She will be truly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sharon Templeman.

She is survived by her two sons, Scott Hickman and Ben Hickman; four daughters, Tracey Wolfe, Melissa Lattin, Crystal McKenzie, and Danielle Lancaster; five grandkids, Jake Hickman, Ryan and Austyn McKenzie, and Finley and Sophie Lancaster; two nephews, Nick Artymowski and Lance Lancaster; along with a host of other family and friends who all loved her.

Her celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. with the visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.