Linda Thompson Rone

Our beloved mother, Linda Carolyn Thompson Rone, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born July 3, 1943 in McCool, Mississippi. She was born to Davis Maxwell Thompson and Mamie Edith Thompson who preceded her in death.

Linda graduated from Ethel High School where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Dean. She returned to school to earn a degree in elementary education from Mississippi State University while working full-time and raising her children. She taught first grade for nearly three decades at Greenlee Elementary School where she made a lasting impact on countless children and was a mentor and friend to those who worked alongside her. Linda was also a faithful member of Williamsville Baptist Church and later Parkway Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher and church pianist.

Fulfilling many roles, Linda was a dear friend, but her consummate role was being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Called “Lin, Mama, Mam, and Nana" she was known for her quick wit, determination, fierce love and unwavering loyalty. She was primary caregiver for her husband Dean for many years and looked forward to the day when they would be reunited. Linda was an encourager, a comforter and always a steady guide to her family.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband (Doyle Dean Rone), her parents, her brothers (Ira Thompson, Davis Thompson, Ralph Thompson), and her sisters (Lillie Dee Kerr, Lucy Fowler, Mae Bowie, Lois Huffman, Thelma Mitchell, Edna Ruth Thompson).

She is survived by her sister, Janice McAdams (Douglas) of McCool. Her legacy and lasting impact will be carried on by her children Deanna Rone Brent (Randy) of Hattiesburg, Les Rone of Kosciusko, Laurie Hines (Tony) of Hernando, and Dr. Diana Rone Tate (Jason) of Pelahatchie. Her devotion will be remembered with love by her grandchildren Ross Brent, Davis Brent, Matt Miller (Kayla), Hayden Miller, Colton Miller, Rone Thomas Tate, Edie Tate and Max Tate.

Linda is also survived by great-granddaughters Lacie Miller, Eden Miller and Isla Miller.

Jordan Funeral Home of Kosciusko, MS, will provide funeral arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm and at Parkway Baptist Church on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45 am. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at Parkway Baptist Church with interment taking place in Parkway Cemetery. Bro. Don Cook and Bro. Art Land will officiate. Ross Brent, Davis Brent, Matt Miller, Hayden Miller, Colton Miller, Rone Thomas Tate and Max Tate will serve as pallbearers and Edie Tate will serve as honorary pallbearer.

If you desire to make a memorial gift, the family suggests Parkway Baptist Church, P.O. Box 579, Kosciusko, Mississippi 39090 or Baptist Children’s Village, P.O. Box 27, Clinton, Mississippi 39060 https://www.baptistchildrensvillage.com/give/