Linda Ann Kitchens, age 76, of Malvern, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. She was born March 5, 1950, to the late Robert and Zelma Alexander. She married the love of her life, Bobby Lynn Kitchens, on July 18, 1970. She attended North Main Church of Christ. Linda enjoyed crocheting, painting, and reading in her free time but most of all she loved and cherished taking care of her grandbabies.

Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband are one sister, Carmen Moon; and two brothers, Homer Alexander and Benny Alexander.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Brian Kitchens of Jonesboro and Chris Kitchens (Lyndi) of Malvern; daughter, Stacey Howard (Michael) of Malvern; sisters, Verlan McCool (Kenneth) of Sheridan, Sandra Arrowood of Fayetteville, and Verna Bragg (Ronnie) of Bryant; grandchildren, Chris McCutcheon (Adrian), Jon Howard (Samantha), Nate Howard, Austin Kitchens (Tyneshia), Chance Howard, Noah Howard, and Alexander Kitchens; grand-grandchildren, Remmington, Tyson, and Levi; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 8, at 2:00 PM, at Regency Funeral Home with Bro. David Burrus officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM prior to service. Burial to follow at Rockport Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be John Howard, Nate Howard, Chance Howard, Austin Kitchens, Chris Kitchens, and Josh McCool.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the nurses and staff at Genesis for their care and compassion while taking care of Linda.

Memorials may be made to the HSU Foundation, 1100 Henderson St., P O Box 7550, Arkadelphia, AR 71999.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.