Linda Lou Quick, 87 of Clinton, Missouri; formerly of Holden passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Arbors at Glendale Gardens in Clinton.

Linda was born January 7, 1932 in Holden, the third of four children and the only daughter of Clyde Morris Jones and Mattie Pearl (Bourland) Jones.  After moving several times with their young children, the Jones family eventually settled in Blairstown, Missouri where Linda finished high school.  There were seven students in her senior class at Blairstown High, and Linda enjoyed year as class valedictorian, class president, yearbook staff business manager, school paper editor, a cast member of the senior play and captain of the girl' basketball team.

Linda and her older brothers became friends with Donald Quick and his brother, Harvey during their high school years.  Donald and Linda were married in 1951 and started their lives together farming at Quick City.  In addition to farming, both Linda and Don worked several other jobs over the years in the Kingsville-Holden areas.

Linda was a member of the Disciples of Christ Church.  In the past, she belonged to the Christian Women's Fellowship and the Johnson County Republican Women's club.  She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star.

Linda was a good cook, and her meringue-topped cream pies were the best.  In their younger years, Linda and Don planted a big garden which Linda worked to freeze, can, and otherwise store for winter.  She also was an accomplished seamstress, making clothes for herself and her two daughters.  While her children were young, Linda enjoyed working on art and craft projects and refinished furniture in her spare time.  She hand stitched many quilts, enjoyed knitting, reading, all types of puzzles and games, watching movies, listening to 30;s and 40's big band music, and visiting with family and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and her brothers, Clyde Jr. and Claude Jones.  She is survived by two daughters: Janet Zvacek (Junior) and Denise Killingsworth (Gary); son: Larry Quick (Sharon); three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  She is also survived her brother: Thomas Jones (Insoon); sister-in-law: Jane Jones and several nieces, a nephew, cousins and their families.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7 ^th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pam Henry, a family relative, officiating.  Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service, Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net