She was a graduate of Monticello High School, Arkansas A&M (UAM), and got her masters degree from UALR. Her love for her school, Dermott School District, was only surpassed by the love she had for her family and friends. She pioneered the Adult Education program in the state of Arkansas, with it first being implemented in Dermott. She dedicated thirty years to the education system. She was well known for her high heels and the staccato steps that announced her presence.
She was reared on "Five Mile Hill" just north of Monticello with her sisters, Joanne, Myrna, Marcia, Sheila, and her half-brother Van and half sister Bonnell Rice. They were a close knit family enjoying a wonderful life there.
She was married to Lester Pinkus in 1965. She then moved to Dermott Arkansas. In the Delta she was well received and became well known throughout. Her dancing and generosity were the traits that she was best known for. She would overdraw her bank account often to provide coats and shoes for the students of the school, who could not afford them, and Lester would make up the difference. She was a Cub Scout den mother, member of Delta Kappa Gamma, International Society of Women Educators, and President of the Meir Chayim Temple.
Above all, she was a friend, wife, mother and grandmother. There was never a dull moment when she was around, and time spent with family was never wasted. She loved her husband, Lester, her sons, Lee and Ladd, her dear friend Patsy Newton, and her grandchildren, Peyton,Ty, Ladan, and Chloe Jo, although not necessarily in that order. She welcomed her children and would immediately ask, after pleasantries were exchanged, where the grandchildren were.
Her family was her life and she expressed that in her last words. To her husband and the friends that surrounded her she made the simple request, to honor her life with continued devotion to each other.
Condolences(50)
Mark Allen
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 6, 2010 Our pryers are with you and your familey, Lee, Ladd, and LesterJohn M. Bradley
Sun City West, AZ Monday, October 11, 2010 Linda was a friend and classmate whom will be missed. She had a wonderful personality and was always in good spirits at MHS reunions. She was a friend to everyone. My sympathy goes out to entire family.Suza Curry Jordan
Austin, TX Monday, October 4, 2010 I remember all the Goodwin sisters. My sister, Ann Curry Leek, was a schoolmate of Sheila's.My deepest sympathy to your family.
Joyce Dowd
Monroe, LA Monday, September 27, 2010 Lester, Lee and Ladd, I am so sorry to hear about Linda/ I understand she was sick for along time. I willalways remeber the good times. I truly cared for your family. You all have always been nice to me even in the difficult times. I have some really good pictures of
Linda's 50th Birthday Party at our house on Trotter Street. I am so sorry I could not be at the funeral.
Love you all,
Joyce Smith-Dowd, Monroe, LA 71203
Roger Owen
Star City, AR Thursday, September 23, 2010 To Lee & family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your MomTom & Jane Smith
McGehee, AR Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Our condolences to Lester and sons. May she rest in peace.Opal Ward
Monticello, AR Monday, September 20, 2010 To The family of Linda Pinkus: I am so sorry for your loss. As I spent many days while growing up in theGoodwin household, I feel she was a younger sister.
May God be with you.
Opal
Hagit
, AR Saturday, September 18, 2010 Baruch dayan ha'emet....may you rest in peace.Tres Spurlock
Naples, FL Friday, September 17, 2010 Lester, Lee, and Ladd, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.karen ethridge whitesell
petersburg, TN Thursday, September 16, 2010 so sad about your loss. linda was a wonderful person as well as an oustanding teacher and was a great asset to the community. she was my adult ed teacher in 1976.Wanda Hayes
Little Rock, AR Thursday, September 16, 2010 Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. My prayes go with her family and friends.Larry & Phyllis Norris
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Lester,We are sorry to hear of Linda's death and will keep you and your family in our prayers in the days, weeks and months to come.
Love,
Larry & Phyllis
Judy Selig
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Please know you are in my thoughtst at this sad time. Linda was such a fun-loving and kind person. I have fond memories of times spent at the Goodwin house when we were young.Judy Selig
Paul and Phyllis Roberts
Heber Springs, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Jamie and Nicole Branson
Stuttgart, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Lester, Lee, Ladd, and family,Jamie and I are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Stella Lee
McGehee, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 My prayers and heart goes out to the family and friends of a beautiful, loving and giving lady. I will always remenber her smiles. May you rest in peace my friend.Lexa McMickle
Dermott, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 My family and I are so sorry for your loss. I have always been very fond of Linda and remember when I was in school always looking up to her and admiring her. She was one of those women that girls aspired to be like. She has been and will continue to be greatly missed in our community.Beverly Cokley
Dermott, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. She was a wonderful person who will be remembered and missed.Warmest regards,
Beverly
Jamie Ward
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 She will be missed. What a wonderful woman!!Charlie & Linda Branch
Dermott, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Charlie and I worked with Linda for over 20 years in the Dermott School District. We not only thought of her as a co-worker but a dear and wonderful friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to her family. Please know that others are thinking of you during this time.May God Bless You,
Charlie & Linda Branch
Rita Bates Jones
Benton, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Lester, Now and in the days to come you and your sons will remain in our prayers. I am so grateful to have known Linda. " There was never a dull moment when she was around." Her memory will always provide a smile.May God bless.
Leigh Austin Pierce
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 I met Lester and Linda when I worked for Charles Sidney Gibson. I thought a lot of Linda and I know that she will be missed by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Tommy & Renee Guthrie
Union Springs, AL Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Tommy and I share in your sorrow. May precious memories help fill the empty place in your heart. Be strong in spirit and keep the faith.Kay Phillips
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Lester, Lee and Ladd: I was so saddened to hear of Linda's death.She accomplished so many things in her life, you all should be proud of her achievements and feel blessed to have had her in your lives.
I will be thinking of all of you during this sorrowful time in your lives.
mickey finn
hot springs village, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Lester, Ladd and Lee, so sorry about Linda. She is in better hands now. Mother was very fond of Linda, as well as I . Thinking about you all.Deupree Kelly
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 To Ty and Peyton,So sad to hear about your loss.
From Mrs. Kelly, Music Teacher
Fenton M. Dunn and Family
mcgehee, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 You wil be greatly missed by our entire familySonny & Vicky Watkins
Port Allen, La., LA Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Our deepest sympathy go out to Lester and family.....Linda was a very special person. We will always remember Linda and the fun times that we shared on our yearly trip to Hot Springs. She will missed by so many....To her family, may good memories carry you through this sorrowful time.Jessie & Ashley Hennington
Greenbrier, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Dear Pinkus family....we are so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and the healing days to come.Sue Arnn
Camden, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Mrs. Pinkus was my 10th grade English teacher, and an expert teacher, she was. As much as they tried, no student could back her into a corner. She taught much and we learned much.I then had the privilege of working with her at Dermott Public School for several years. She was part of my support, and always faithful.
God's blessings on you, her family, during this difficult time.
Jacque Bynum
Portland, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Linda. I am praying for you all.Bill Burchfield
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Lester, Lee, and Ladd:Bev and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and share in your grief during this time. I worked with Linda for years and was amazed how her small stature was offset so well with her huge heart for kids. She loved her school and her students and was so respected by them and her co-workers. I was always amazed at how that little woman could get control of a classroom full of the biggest football players simply by walking into the room. Dermott High School was better because she was there, but I know Heaven is better because she is there. Goodnight, dear lady. Rest in much deserved peace.
Sherry Cox Roark
Fordyce, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 So sorry to hear about your loss. We all had some good times together.Bill & Peggy Newsam
Benton, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Lester and Family,We are saddened to hear of Linda's passing. We hope you will be comforted that she has been released from her suffering and is at peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time.
Bill and Peggy
linda rowe funderburg
montiello, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 prayers for the familyJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 You are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda was a precious lady, loving person, wife, mother and grandmother, loyal to all her friends. She will be greatly missed. With love and sympathy, Janice & Ollie McAllisterMark & Meranda Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Our deepest sympathies go out to the Pinkus Family. Our prayers go out to you during this difficult time.Pam Price Culp
Crossett, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Lester, Lee & Ladd Just a note to tell you how special Linda was to me & even though I did not see her much, she held a place in my heart that will never be filled by no one. My summer's at the Goodwin house was something I looked forward to every year growing up. Linda always made me feel I special & welcome in her home. May God be with you during this time of loss and may He continue to be with each of you thru the days to come. Love, PamMark Robinson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Lee and Ladd,You and your family are in my prayers during this time, if you need anything please let me know.
Tom & Sharon Spurlock
Dermott, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Lester, Lee, Ladd and family,Sharon and I share your grief and sadness. We will pray for you during this time of loss.
Delores Adams Livingston
Dermott, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family. She will be missed by many.Love, Delores and Mike Livingston
Leon Adams
Houston, TX Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Lester, I am so sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers are with you and your familyCandy Sizemore
Dermott, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 She was a favorite of mine in high school..never forget the sound of her tapping high heels in study hall!!!Jill Harkins
Katy, TX Tuesday, September 14, 2010 My heart goes out to the Pinkus family. Linda was such a sweet person. For those that have met her will never forget her -she left an imprint on my heart for life. She always had that smile on her face that would light up any room. I will always have fond memories of working for her and the gang at AEC. She will be missed by many.Amanda Bittle
Dermott, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 To the Pinkus Family,You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Ms. Linda was a special person and will be missed by all who knew her.
Pam & Ray Stephenson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Lester, Lee, and Ladd,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Linda was very special to us both and we will miss her greatly.
Monica Weaver
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gayle Graves
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Emotions take over but GOD is always in control. I hurt for you and pray for you. Linda was an awesome person and I will never forget her. She always made me laugh and I enjoy being around her. I loved her spirit in life. We will all leave this earth someday but it is hard when we have to let go of our loved ones that leave before usJan Sledge
Dermott, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 I am so sorry. I wish I could of been of some help to any and all of you. I am just so sorry for your loss.Chris Gray
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 14, 2010 She was a Favorite Teacher of mine, and many others, at Dermott High School ... wonderful Lady.