Linda Ann Evans

Linda Ann Evans, 77, of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Cecil and Bill White Harless.
Linda lived a life defined by love, strength, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was known for her warm heart, caring nature, and ability to make everyone around her feel welcomed and loved. Whether offering words of encouragement, sharing a laugh, or simply being there when someone needed her, Linda touched countless lives with her kindness and generosity.
Linda shared her life with her beloved husband, Joe Jackson, whose love and companionship brought her great joy. Together they built a life centered on family, friendship, and creating cherished memories with those they loved.
Linda was a dedicated and hardworking employee who spent 33 years at the Sunoco Refinery in Tulsa. She took great pride in her work, earning the respect of her coworkers and building lifelong friendships throughout her career. Upon retirement, she left behind a legacy of commitment, perseverance, and dedication.
Her greatest pride and joy were her children. She was a devoted mother to Danny Linker, Mike Linker, and Chris Linker, and she dedicated herself to supporting and encouraging them throughout their lives. She also lovingly embraced Joe's children as her own and cherished her relationships with April Hamilton, Kristy Jackson, Jana Goodman, and James Jackson. Her family was the center of her world, and she treasured every moment spent with them.
Linda enjoyed life to the fullest and cherished the simple pleasures that brought family and friends together. She was an avid fan of NASCAR and drag racing, rarely missing the excitement of race day. She was also a passionate football fan who faithfully cheered for both the Oklahoma Sooners and the Alabama Crimson Tide, proudly supporting the teams that reflected both her Oklahoma home and her Alabama roots.
One of Linda's greatest joys was spending time outdoors. She loved camping at the lake and fishing, finding peace and happiness near the water. Many cherished memories were made around campfires, on fishing trips, and during weekends spent at the lake surrounded by family and friends. These simple moments brought her immense joy and created memories that her loved ones will treasure forever.
Linda treasured family gatherings, holidays, special celebrations, and the everyday moments that brought loved ones together. She had a remarkable gift for making a house feel like a home and ensuring that everyone who entered felt welcomed. Her family will forever remember her strength, wisdom, resilience, sense of humor, and unconditional love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Bill White Harless; her brother, James Harless; and her stepson, Billy Joe Jackson.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Joe Jackson; her sons, Danny Linker, Mike and Kathy Linker, Chris and Misty Linker; Joes daughters, April Hamilton, Kristy Jackson, and Jana Goodman; her son, James Jackson; her brothers and sisters Carrol Harless, Steve and Brenda Harless, Charlie and Sheila Harless, Johnny and Donna Harless, Susan and Jeff Mars, Ginger Grimes, Rusty and Janet Harless, Billy and MaryAnn Harless; along with numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren, extended family members, dear friends, and all those whose lives were touched by her kindness and love.
Though her family grieves her passing, they find comfort in the countless memories she leaves behind and the legacy of love she created. Linda's influence will continue through the lives of her family and friends, who will carry forward the values she lived by--love, loyalty, kindness, hard work, and devotion to family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
Linda will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.
"Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure. She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure."
Arrangements are in the care of Green Hill Funeral Home.