Linda Atkinson, 71, of Benton, passed away March 23, 2017. She was born February 9, 1946, to the late Anna Laura and Otis Singleton. She was a dedicated employee at Dassault Falcon Jet for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Clinton and Jerry Singleton; and two sisters Sue Tillman and Frances Dupree. She is survived by her husband Robert Atkinson; daughter Laura (Eddie) Buie; and two sons John and Daniel Cummings; brother Johnny Singleton; and sister Marcia Singleton; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great- grandchildren. A visitation will be held Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Arkansas 72002, with a service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park.