Linda Ruth

Knox

Linda Ruth Knox, 69, of Norman, formerly of Blanchard, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Norman. The daughter of Lester Dee Knox and Lois Lavelle (Sims) Knox, Linda was born in Lawton on May 5, 1957.

Linda grew up in Dibble and was a 1975 graduate of Dibble High School. She continued her education at Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts which is now USAO where she earned her undergraduate degree and then received her master’s degree in mathematics education from UCO. Linda taught at Tuttle Schools, Blanchard Schools and the Jane Brooks School for the Deaf. She taught for about 20 years at OCCC before retiring in 2017. She moved to Norman after surviving the 2023 tornado that took her home in Blanchard.

Linda was Baptist in faith. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with the ladies at Beth’s Quilting Quarters. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed canning the many vegetables she grew. She would often gift people with her baking or canning products. Linda helped her mom run Knox Farms with a large crop of vegetables every year. She also was instrumental in starting the Norman Farmer’s Market. Linda adored her beloved Australian Shepherd, Rusty. She was loved by all of her family, especially her nieces and nephews who lovingly called her Lee Lee or Aunt Lee Lee

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Deborah Hallmark; and brother, Davis Knox.

Linda is survived by her sister, Sharon Lancaster and husband Warren “Jonesy” of Yukon; niece, Amber Cuyler and wife Deedra Cuyler of Meers; nephews, Craig Hallmark and husband Dr. Levi Harrell-Hallmark of Bethany, Jeremy Knox and wife Alycia of Maysville, and Eli Knox and wife Chelsea of Wanette; nine great nieces and nephews, Harley, Jaxson, Rowdy, K’la, Baylee, Carlee, Weston, Gracie, and Tynlee; one great, great niece, Lakelynn; and other family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M, Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.