Linda Tinnon

Linda Kresse Tinnon, age 79, of Little Rock, passed away December 22, 2020. She was born March 22, 1941 to Herman Joseph and Felicia (Paramore) Kresse. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and brothers, Barbara Kresse Beem, Herman Joseph Kresse and Lawrence Martin Kresse.

She is survived by husband, David Tinnon and daughter, Kimberly Hartsfield (John) of Little Rock, as well as granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Hartsfield.

Linda was raised in North Little Rock down the street from Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church where she attended elementary school.  She graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s High School and went on to University of Arkansas at Little Rock to earn a Master’s degree in English.  She was an exceptional cook and a master at the bridge table.

A celebration of Linda’s life will be held this summer, when all those who loved her can gather together safely.

Arrangements by Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct.  Little Rock, AR 72205. (501) 224-2200. Sign Linda’s online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com