Linda Tackett Hedden of Grapevine, AR went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2026. She was born in Russellville, AR to James William “Cotton” Tackett and Bennie Ruth Hurley Tackett on January 3, 1947, at Hector, AR. 

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Mollie Dee Blair, brothers Jerry and James Robert “Butch” Tackett. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Vanas Hedden, daughter Becky Harper (Johnnie), granddaughter Samantha Vaughan (Kyle), great granddaughter Mollie Vaughan. Bruce Hedden (Lori), grandson Dakota Hedden (Gracie), granddaughter Sierra Cottrell (Micah), great granddaughters Abigail and Eden. Sister and best friend Peggy Jarvis. Brother Rick “Dude” Tackett. Chosen sister, daughter, and friend Kathy Cantwell who has gone above and beyond helping Linda in her cancer journey. 

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday October 17, 2026, at Grace Church in East End, AR. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hedden Chapel Cemetery at 3854 Grant 14, Grapevine, AR 72057 to Ms. Kendra Bradford, Oak Grove Cemetery in Bigelow at 405 HWY 300 Perryville, AR 72126, and The First United Methodist Church of Sheridan Kids Fund at 100 E Church St. Sheridan AR, 72150 P.O. Box 357, or by CashApp at $SheridanFUMC "for kids fund."