Linda Gale (Melton) West, age 72 of Jonesboro, ascended to her Heavenly home on January 31, 2025. Linda was born in Ruston Louisiana and attended Lincoln Parish schools until her family moved to Jackson Parish and she finished out her high school days at Jonesboro-Hodge High School.  Linda enjoyed playing softball in high school and she played third base and did it well.  Following high school, she was employed by Louisiana Power and Light Company and retired out as a meter reader.  Linda also liked playing games with friends and family such as spades and dominos.  She also loved to dance, cooking for her loved ones, and fishing.  Linda loved her family dearly and you could always find a sweet smile on her face.  She will be missed.  Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Those left to cherish her precious memory is her husband, Robert Lee West; sons, Louis Russell, Ricky Melton; brothers, Thomas Baldwin, Jr., Ronnie Melton and wife Rose; sister, Abby Baldwin; nieces, Marilyn Pope, Angel Melton; nephews, Willie Melton, Kihia Melton, Mahinda Melton; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, father, Thomas James Baldwin, Sr.; mother, Nennie Bell (Melton) Gans; sisters, Josephine Davis, Odessa Melton, Bonnie Melton; brothers, Michael Gans, Charlie Davis, Jr.

Friends may visit with the family in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral home at 10:00 AM until time of funeral service.  Her funeral service is set to begin at 11:00 AM.