Linda Lou Pennington

Linda (Boyle) Pennington passed away November 12, 2024 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Her family surrounded her when she passed. Linda was born in Lyons, Kansas, on November 26, 1950, to Fred “Fritz” Boyle and his wife Ruby. Linda graduated from Texas State University as a non-traditional student in 2015 at age 65. She received high marks in her classes, and after graduation, she taught school. 

 Linda married her loving husband David on July 4, 1970. She has three children, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Taking care of children was a lifelong activity for Linda, with her welcoming her newest great grandchild, Richard Karpe, just three weeks before she passed. 

 Linda was a lifelong Christian who taught Sunday School in her youth. While battling cancer, she relied heavily on her faith. She took solace in her support groups. 

 Linda had a green thumb and was an avid gardener. She always had plants surrounding her home and a lush garden. She also enjoyed drinking Starbucks each morning, reading, and taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

 Linda was proceeded in death by her father Fred Boyle, her mother Ruby (Hubbard) Boyle, and her two brothers Les and Terry Boyle. Linda is survived by her husband David Pennington, three children Teresa Deverill and her spouse Mark Deverill, Jennifer Pennington, Kevin Pennington and his spouse Kristin Pennington, her five grandchildren Sherri Anderson, Rebecca Karpe, Jamie Karpe, Curtis Karpe, and Cameron Karpe, and six great grandchildren Maylee Anderson, Adam Anderson, Allen Akins, Zelda Bushyhead, Molly Pennington, and Richard Karpe.

 Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, November18, 2024 at Walker Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating.