Linda Faye Malone-Hartsfield was born in Jasper, Texas on August 24, 1956, to Nancy Lee Levette and the late Webber Lee Malone. She departed this earthly life on January 26, 2023, peacefully in her home.

Linda attended public schools in Jasper, Texas. She was a graduate of the class of 1975. Linda joined Moore's Chapel C.M.E. Church at a young age. She later joined Jasper Circuit United Memorial Methodist Church under the Pastor of Rev. Douglas Wright, followed by Dr. Sandra Wright, where she served as a worship leader. She remained loyal and faithful and always willing to serve in whatever capacity needed. Linda had a big heart and showed love to many throughout the community of Jasper, Texas. She loved talking about the Lord and spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends.

Linda was a jack-of-all-trades and very skilled. Before retiring, she worked for Owens-Illinois, Louisiana Pacific, Mary Dickerson Hospital, Jasper Memorial Hospital, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Linda Faye was preceded in death by her father, Webber Lee Malone; son, Nathan Malone; and two brothers, Jack Brooks, and Wilbert Earl Malone; her sister, Ella Scott; and her niece, Regina Grant-Cole.

Linda Faye leaves to cherish her memories: loving husband, Mitchell Lee Hartsfield; mother, Nancy Lee Hartsfield; two sons, Clyde Anthony Malone, and Coby Tashawn Malone; daughter, Windolyn Shadae Leach; one stepson, Kenndrich Land; a bonus son, Tyre Franklin; three brothers, John Malone, Sherman McCray, and Kendall Larkin; sister, Cora Myers; three aunts, Rosemary Miller, Ola Joseph, and Ollie Hadnot, twenty-one grandkids, three great-grandchildren, and two Godchildren, Ch'Nathan and O'Neisha; a best friend, Shirley Hadnot, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.