Linda was raised and received her early education in North Little Rock, graduating from Sylvin Hills High School. She attended UCA in Conway, after college she worked in financing and banking for 46 years.
She was an Arkansas State Champion in Archery. She was known for many passions and her zest for life. During retirement she enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, and traveling. Linda was a dotting dog mom to Frank and Jake. Linda was a beautiful person who loved her morning coffee while feeding the birds. Her love and companionship will be in our hearts forever.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert H. and Modine V. Haynie. Left to share memories are her devoted and loving husband, Paul Pilkington; her sisters, Gloria (Sissy) Goss and Debra Haynie; nieces, Kelli Simmons and Heather Springer both from North Little Rock; stepchildren Laura Bettis from Jonesboro, Cynthia Blackstone from Auburn, AL, Forrest Stolzer from Prairie Grove, AR, and Lori Cameron from Fairview, NC.
In lieu of flowers donate to Redeemer Community Church 11512 W David O Dodd Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204.
A Funeral Service will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home, on November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM with a visitation starting one hour prior at 12:00 PM
