Linda Jane (Johnson) Ward of Hodgen was born April 2, 1952 in Paris, Texas to Elijah and Dortha (Taylor) Johnson and passed away Sept. 25, 2024 in Hodgen at the age of 72.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at Oasis Community Church in Poteau with Pastor Nick Hess officiating. Burial will follow in the Muse Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Linda was a longtime resident of the area and a member of the Oasis Community Church in Poteau. She was a CNA at the Talihina VA Center. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also loved working in her flower beds and garden, baking, and being around her children and grandchildren. Linda will be deeply missed.
She is survived by three sons Brad Ward and wife Val of Hartshorne, Daren Ward of Tulsa, and
Justin Ward and wife Kristin of Panama; her brother and sister-in-law Larry Carter and wife Kathy of Sperry; her best friend, Bernice Rainwater; six grandchildren Kyle, Whitney, Conner, Colin, Aliyah and Gavyn; numerous other loved ones and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elijah and Dortha Johnson; her husband, Raymond “Butch” Ward, Jr.; and two brothers Clifton and Earnest Johnson.
Pallbearers are Brad Ward, Daren Ward, Justin Ward, Conner Ward, Scott Horstman, Kyle Ward, and Gavyn Ward. Honorary pallbearers are Reverend Clyde Hess and Larry Carter.
Viewing is noon until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
To sign Linda’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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