Linda Jean Ferguson
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Obituary
Linda Jean Ferguson
56, a resident of Morrow, Arkansas passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born October 17, 1952 in Antioch, California the daughter of Barkley and Pauline Baker Garner.
After traveling extensively with the military, the Fergusons settled in Northwest Arkansas to be close to family. Linda completed her BA degree from the University of Arkansas in 1995 and taught English at Lincoln, High School for thirteen years. She recently had revitalized the drama department and was becoming famous for her great shows and dinner theaters. She loved playing games, reading, relaxing in her pool and cooking for friends and family. She will be remembered for being a devoted wife, doting mother, caring sister, generous aunt, dedicated teacher and steadfast friend.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff Ferguson of the home; two sons, Chris Paschall and his wife, Sarah of Jacksonville, Florida and Steven Ferguson of Wasilla, Alaska; one daughter, Cpt. Robin Ferguson currently stationed in Iraq; two brothers, Mike Dacus of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Rick Dacus of Fayetteville, Arkansas; three sisters, Karen Jones of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Paula Banks of Pittsburgh, California and her twin sister, Brenda Perritt of Elm Springs, Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:30 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Service will be held Friday July 17, 2009 11:00 A.M. Holman High School Auditorium in Lincoln, Arkansas with Paul Young officiating. Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. at the National Cemetery Pavilion in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln High School Drama Club 502 EP Rothrock Drive Lincoln, Arkansas 72744
Pallbearers will be: Steve Ferguson, Chris Paschall, Robin Ferguson, James Murie, Mike Dacus and Jessie Chambliss.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
56, a resident of Morrow, Arkansas passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born October 17, 1952 in Antioch, California the daughter of Barkley and Pauline Baker Garner.
After traveling extensively with the military, the Fergusons settled in Northwest Arkansas to be close to family. Linda completed her BA degree from the University of Arkansas in 1995 and taught English at Lincoln, High School for thirteen years. She recently had revitalized the drama department and was becoming famous for her great shows and dinner theaters. She loved playing games, reading, relaxing in her pool and cooking for friends and family. She will be remembered for being a devoted wife, doting mother, caring sister, generous aunt, dedicated teacher and steadfast friend.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff Ferguson of the home; two sons, Chris Paschall and his wife, Sarah of Jacksonville, Florida and Steven Ferguson of Wasilla, Alaska; one daughter, Cpt. Robin Ferguson currently stationed in Iraq; two brothers, Mike Dacus of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Rick Dacus of Fayetteville, Arkansas; three sisters, Karen Jones of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Paula Banks of Pittsburgh, California and her twin sister, Brenda Perritt of Elm Springs, Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:30 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Service will be held Friday July 17, 2009 11:00 A.M. Holman High School Auditorium in Lincoln, Arkansas with Paul Young officiating. Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. at the National Cemetery Pavilion in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln High School Drama Club 502 EP Rothrock Drive Lincoln, Arkansas 72744
Pallbearers will be: Steve Ferguson, Chris Paschall, Robin Ferguson, James Murie, Mike Dacus and Jessie Chambliss.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Holman High School Auditorium - Lincoln, Arkansas. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville - 1:00 p.m.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Final Resting Place
General
Oct 17, 1952
Jul 12, 2009
56
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Tributes
Linda leaves a legacy of success behind her. She touched and influenced the lives of many people. Linda will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Linda's family and friends.
Jeff And Lisa Phillips - Parent Of Former Students
We will be keeping you in our prayers. Remember that she is in a better place. and remember to turn to God in your time of sorrows.
Cathy Bond - Friend
Jeff, Steve, and Robin - I'm so sorry to hear about Linda. My thoughts are with you all.
Kim Simmons - Classmate Of Robin's
Linda had the lovelest smile because she was genuine. She was a force to reckon with if you made her mad, but she was fiercely loyal,and fiercely loved her family, friends and students. You always knew she cared, you could see it in her face. Every time I saw her, she never failed to ask about Jimmy when he was in Iraq. My family will deeply miss her, Jim says, "she was a great woman, I am very sorry for your loss".
Dianna - Friend
May God bless each of you in this time of sorrow. Linda will be greatly missed. You'll always be in our prayers.
Tommy And Jane Sisemore - Friends
Linda was a very special woman who loved her students, coworkers, and friends with a genuine, loyal spirit. Over the years that I knew her, she was passionate about protecting those that she cared for. She was also passionate about instilling a love for English and Drama into her students. But she also taught them about life through her dedication to "following the rules" and holding them accountable when they "strayed" from following the rules. She will be greatly missed by her friends, students, and co-workers.
Joel Young - Family Friend/collogue
We are very sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your family.
Gary and Mary Newberry
Gary And Mary Newberry - Friend
mrs.ferguson you was a best teacher and friend that i have had. ansd i will miss you very much. all of the class of 2004 well miss you alot.
Skylina Heine - Student
She was an amazing women and helped me sooooo much in school. She will truly be missed! Charity
Charity Scism-Hall - Friend - School Teacher
Mrs. Ferguson was a great teacher and she will be missed! R.I.P Mrs. ferguson.
Heather Bentley - Student
So... very sad to hear about Linda. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I always enjoied talking to you both when you came in the post office... she will be greatly missed..
Andrea Jackson - Postmaster Of Morrow
Steve and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. I can't imagine the pain you are in. If there is anything I can do, let me know. Linda was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed.
Jennifer (barnes) Huffmaster - Friend Of Steve
I will always remember Linda and her kindness, whether it was in the teacher's lounge, or in the auditorium. We shared some wonderful and happy times together. I will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Cathy Choate - Friend, Colleague
May God Bless and Keep each one of you through this difficult time and bring you the comfort that you will need to get through these days. Love and Prayers.
Michelle Flickinger - Co-Worker
I will miss Linda, she was always so spunky. My thoughts and prayers will be with Coach, Steve, and Robin. Know that Linda was very loved by all.
Jennifer (jones) Lovelace-Chandler - Friend
I am so happy we were able to re unite at Yosemite . I am so glad I went. Never put off things.I wish Jeff ,Chris, Steven and Robin the strength to go on. And cherrish your memories and pictures. I especially want to express my sympothy to her Brothers and Sisters.Karen,Ricky,Mike and Brenda.
Jimmy Dale Collins - Cousin
I am so thankful for the support she gave Christian Gregory his senior year as she goaded him out of his comfort zone to sing on stage. No one else would have been successful. Those little positive things are what keep people like she and I in the teaching profession, despite the challenges. We are all very lucky to have had the privilege to know her. I look forward to seeing her later! I wonder what performances she will be organizing in heaven?
Teresa Gregory And Family - Taught With Linda, Taught My Children
i still cant belive it. she was the best teachter in lincoln high school. i will miss her so much.i will pray for your family.
Darlina Heine - She Was My Teacher In High School
DEAR JEFF AND KIDS I AM SO SORRY A BOUT YOU MOM SHE WAYS A WONDER FULL PERSON TO ME AND ALL OF THAT SHE MAD ME HAPPY WHEN I WAYS SAD AND ALL OF THAT I WAYS SO GALD HAT I GOT TO MEET YOU GUYS AND ALL OF THAT I WIL MIS LINDA FERGASON SO MUCH IT WILL BE HARE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL SOON AND PAYSSING HER CALSS ROOM AND ALL OF THAT IF YOU NEED ENNY THING JEFF FERGOSON JUST CALL ME AND LET ME NOW OK IF YOU JUST WOT TO TALK I WILL LISN TO YOU I WILL HELP YOU OUT WITH THIS HARD SAD TIME OK JEFF I NOW IT IS RILY HARD ON YOU AND ALL OF THAT JEFF YOU JUST HANG INTHAR OK AND I HOPE YOUR KIDS DO THE SAME THIN OK JEFF AND STEVER AND THE OTHER KIDS TOO. I WILL ALL WAYS WILL BE THINKING OF YOU JEFF A LOT YOU CANE CALL ME ENNY TIME OK JEFF IF YOU GET DOW AND SAD I WILL BE A PHOE CALL A WAY OK JEFF DONT LOOS MY HOME NUMBER OK JEFF YOU CANE E-MAIL ME ENNY TIME YOU NEED TO OK JEFF FERGASON. YOUR BEST FRIND MARIE DISTERHAUPT. P.S. MY THOTS AND PAERS ARE WITH YOU OK JEFF FERGASON.
Marie Disterhaupt - Rilly Good Best Friend
My Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Linda was a nice person and will be greatly missed. Love Blendia
Blendia Curtis - Worked With Linda
Jeff, Robin, Steve, Chris and family, our hearts hurt for you at this time. Linda meant a lot to me. She often would come by the office and offer to help although her schedule would be as busy as mine. She was just that way, helpful and kind beyond measure. Just when I thought I had her all figured out, she would surprise me with one of those generous acts of kindness that let others see that wonderful, fascinating, fun, caring side of her…, my love and prayers goes out to you and your family. Linda loved you all so very much. Shirley & Bobby Jack
Shirley Spears
Jeff, Robin and Family, No words are adequate, want you to know we are thinking of you all at this time and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzy Steele, Allison & Robbie Olson
Brenda and Family, Please know that we are sorry for your loss. We are praying the Lord will comfort you and give the peace that only He can give during this difficult time.
Greg And Pam Joyce - Friends Of Brenda And Mark
I was one of her students in English this past year and in the Musical Review that we had just done this past April. Mrs. Ferguson was a great person! She taught us so much and made it very fun and easy to learn even the hardest shakespeare plays. She was so insipiring to me and many others! She would just sit and have long amazing converstations with you about absolutely anything! And you mention shopping or shoes we pretty much didn't have a lesson that day because she could talk about shopping all day if she could! We had our days though....but we all did. But all in all she was one of my favorite teachers that I had yet to have. I was really looked forward to seeing her again next year! We all just have to remember th at we go on God's time and that it was God's will. This isn't the devil is God. But she is in a better place now as we all know. She will definitely be remember as a great teacher and friend! Thank you for all you have done for me and many others! I will pray for her loved ones. We will all see you again some day! WE LOVE and MISS YOU MRS. FERGUSON! Say hi to Jesus for me!
Ashley Eichler - Student
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Jack And Kathy Reynolds - Friend
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Ferguson family both immediate and extended. May God provide you peace during this difficult time.
Joshua Reynolds - Friend
Jeff, so sorry to hear about Linda. She always had a smile and a hug when I saw her, mainly at Wal-Mart. May God always give you and your family the comfort now and in the days ahead. You are in my prayers.
Anna Cheatham - Friend
Jeff and family. So sorry to hear of this sad news. Our thoughts are with you.
Colleen McMurry & Gus Hellman - Friends Of Jeff
Linda was an amazing person who touched many lives, including mine. May you hold onto the happy memories to help you through the tough times. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Briana (Matt & Elise)
Briana Rich Pinkerton - Friend
Its hard to believe that a woman as full of life as Mrs. Ferguson can be taken so quickly without warning. As her student, I learned so much. Its still a shock to know that I won't see her everyday in the hallways, or trade books with her, or laugh while I listen to her stories and theories. She gave me and all of her students so much... And we didn't even ask. She was a dedicated teacher and a memorable woman. I'm praying for all of her family and students... She will be missed by so many. We've just got to keep the faith that things are easier for her now. Maybe we weren't ready to lose her, but God was ready to have her back. Who can blame Him?
Alex Doolittle - Student
Our hearts go out to all of you. Your family memory video brought back so many precious memories. Wish we could be with you at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers to All
Ray and Ruby and Family
The Jones Family - Old Friends From California
sorry to hear of linda's passing. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Buster And Linda McCurtain - Friends
I love you, Auntie. Even though ages would pass between seeing each other, the moment that I was with you it was as if I'd been with you every day. There are so many things I want to say and I don't even know how. You are amazing. You would make me feel like the only one on earth with you when we'd talk. I admire you, I love you, and I miss you so much.
Tracy Murray - Neice
Linda Ferguson was a most wonderful,amazing woman that touched the lives of many.She is going to be greatly missed.My heart goes out to her family and friends.She was more than just another teacher,she was a mentor and a friend and she will never be forgotten. With Deepest Sympathy, -Amy-
Amy Smith - Previous Student
Robin and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your mother! She was such a sweet and happy person! I remember when she welcomed our whole basketball team into your home and she cooked for all of us. How so very sweet and friendly she always was. She touched my life and so many others. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cassi Skelton Boyd - Classmate Of Robin's
I and all of the Townsend family were so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. We all have very fond memories of Linda and all the Garner/Baker family from our days in Brentwood. Hold tight to your faith in God and keep Linda's memories in your heart until you see her again one day in the presence of our Lord. Love and Prayers, The Townsend Family
Martha Townsend Ganas And Family - Friend
I was so sad to hear about Linda's passing. It warmed my heart to look at the video her family put together of her over the years. Our time together was a young children and the pictures brought back those memories. I am sure there was a beautiful welcoming party in heaven to meet her. Blessings to all of her family.
Linda Pinkston Sanford - Cousin
Goes without saying our Love and Prayers are with you! Our thoughts are with you and your family always and look forward to our next meeting. In Gods hands we are all family and when one family member hurts the whole family hurts! No words can express the sorrow I feel! Love Always!
Mike & Laura Waters - Friends
I was floored when I heard about Mrs. Feruson, you tend to think that some people will live forever. I guess she will because she will live on in the hearts of her students. I know that I will never forget her. She was brilliant. She was my teacher and I will never forget the lessons that she taught me and i might remembr some of the english she taught me. Rest in peace, thanks for everything, miss ya. Peace out, Thomas
Thomas Landon King - Student
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Holman High School Auditorium - Lincoln, Arkansas. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville - 1:00 p.m.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Final Resting Place
General
Oct 17, 1952
Jul 12, 2009
56
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