Linda Joyce Lance, 74, of West Fork, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 in Fayetteville. She was born November 19, 1950 in Trumann, AR to G.W. and Robertha Caldwell Rasdon.She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Patricia Rasdon; and a grandson Sean Lindsey Rogers.
Linda loved gardening and fishing. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. At one time she was an avid bowler. Linda loved watching movies (over and over again!) She had a great sense of humor and a heart of gold. She was a very compassionate, caring, and giving individual.
She is survived by her daughters, Kim Fort and her husband Wendell of Farmington, Becky Barney and husband Fred of Waynesville, MO, and Dari Brown of St Charles, MO; her longtime partner James Drain of West Fork; two sisters, Barbara Howard of Jonesboro, and Donna Johnson and husband Gary of Huntsville; a brother Larry Rasdon of Rogers; 7 grandchildren, Michael Rogers, II, Wendell Fort, III, Chandler Fort, Ryan Barney, Erin Barney, Madison Brown, and Matthew Brown; 3 great-grandchildren, Brock Fort, Michael Rogers, III, and Mabel Barney; children and grandchildren for James’ family, Michele Hendrix (Bob), Nick, Rachael, Emily, Jimmy Drain (Patty), Nathan, Elizabeth, and Evan; and great-grandchildren, Xander, McKenzie, Wednesday, Madison, Mason, Sonny Jr, Callie, Bailey, Kyler, Cayden, Asher, Vashti, Anna Ruth, Oliver, and Adelina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Friday, June 6, 2025 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Beard’s Chapel with Brian Center officiating. Interment will follow in Woolsey Cemetery, West Fork, AR.
All of us will miss her !!
Dear James, We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Love and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, I worked with her and she was a very sweet person. May she rest in peace with the Lord
Kim you are sister,your mom stayed with you,she loved you kids very much,and a great grandma,she will be missed
Girls, my deepest condolences. I have many fond memories of Aunt Linda, even though she ran over me with her car. There was a few times where she gave me with some good advice growing up and was always kind. We spent a lot of weekends at your house growing up. Lots of memories I will always cherish . Love you all.
My sweet Kimmy , I am so sorry for ur loss! She was the sweetest for sure! She was always amazing to me. She’s singing with Jesus and will always be in our hearts!
Linda had a huge part in my childhood and is the reason I love anything that has hazelnut in it especially my coffee. She and James treated me and my siblings as one of the grandkids and will cherish our back yard 4th of July BBQ and labor day weekend camping trips to clear creek.