Linda Jones Heath

Linda Jones Heath, 85, passed away Monday , March 9, 2026 at Cadence Senior Living in Wake Forest NC. Linda was born on July 17, 1940 in Guilford County to William Glaster and Eva Hemrick Jones. She was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and worked at RJ Reynolds until her children were born, at which point she devoted her life to raising her boys, caring for her parents, and helping with the grandkids. Her family and friends were dear to her. Linda was a natural caregiver and never missed a chance to spend time with her children and grandchildren, being one of their biggest fans of any sports or activities they were a part of. Linda enjoyed sports and was a die hard UVa Fan. She also loved being outside tending to her beautiful flower beds.

Linda was a great host and had a special way of making those around her feel loved and welcome – with her presence, her conversation, her smile and her homemade baked goods. She was also known for always having the best sweet tea, chips and dip.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Heath; her son, Bryan Heath; her brother, Gary Jones; sisters-in-law, Barbara Jones, Kathy Jones, and Joy Heath Bumgarner; brothers-in-law, Bill Bumgarner, and Ronnie Heath.

Surviving are her son, Zach Heath (wife, Lauren); five grandchildren, Hadley, Hunter, Hudson, Matthew and Ellie; brother-in-law, Mark Heath (wife, Debbie); sister-in-law, Jean Heath; and many loving nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Church Fellowship Hall following the burial.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Cadence Sr Living for their loving care given to Linda over the past 3 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sedge Garden UMC Cemetery Fund, 794 Sedge Garden Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.