MS. LINDA REBECCA PINSON – Age 77, of Dallas, GA, formerly Dalton, GA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born January 17, 1949 to her late parents, Joseph Pinson and Pauline Moore Pinson. Linda was a graduate of Emery Street School Class of 1967. Linda was employed by General Telephone & Electronics Corporation, later known at Alltel. She retired after 35 years of service to the company. Linda was raised in New Hope Baptist Church and later became a member of Mtn. Ridge Baptist Church.

Linda enjoyed shopping, walking and exercising at the Dalton Community Center, enjoying her Sunday rides after church, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents ; siblings, Arthur Joe Penson, William “Bill” Pinson, Edward George Penson, Thomas Franklin “Mack” Pinson, Sr., Wilma Shepherd, Frances Pinson, and Phyllis Broome.

Those left to cherish Linda’s memories are her devoted children, Rodney (Toya) O’Neal, Marlon (S. Evette) O’Neal, Emily (Barnard) Reed, and last but not least, Bradford ( Panzella) O’Neal; grandchildren; Taylor Starks Harvey, Morgan O’Neal, Jasmyne O’Neal, Landon O’Neal, and Nilah Reed; three great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Willis Funeral Home, 2011 Martin L. King, Jr., Blvd, Dalton, GA 30721, with Pastor Dr. Jerry D. Jones, Eulogist. Her remains will lie in state on Thursday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour. Interment; West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.