Linda Deanna Hines

Linda Deanna Hines, 78, of Lamar, Mo., passed away Jan. 2, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada.

Linda was born Jan. 27, 1941, in Vinita, Okla., to Robert Wholf and Danna (Smith) Wholf. Linda graduated from Vinita High School and on Aug. 12, 1962, she married Monty Richard Hines in Vinita, Okla. She graduated from Pittsburg State University and was an elementary school teacher in Lamar for over 30 years. She was a member of Lamar First Christian Church. Linda was an avid collector of many things, but her favorite thing to collect was paper dolls.

Survivors include a son and his wife, Ken and Karen Hines, Nevada; a daughter, Kenda Hines, Nevada; and one grandson, Ben Hines. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Monty Hines in 2013; and a brother, Bob Wholf.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, at Daniel Funeral Home with Mike Gage officiating. Burial will follow in Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time, at the funeral home.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to Barone Alzheimer's Care Center in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.