Linda Charlene

Mills

Linda Charlene Mills, 73, of Dibble, Oklahoma, passed into the Lord's arms, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at her home.  The daughter of John Roland Watkins and Wilma Armenta (Spradlin) Watkins, she was born August 25, 1947 in San Bernardino, California.

Linda attended Dibble School where she met the love of her life, Ron.  They were married February 4, 1964, in Wichita Falls, Texas and recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.  She was a member of the Midway Southern Baptist Church in Dibble.  She loved children and worked for many years as a teacher for the OCCC Child Development Center.  Linda served as a girl scout leader when her daughters were younger and was a member of the Red Hat Society.  Linda was a great hostess and loved having family gatherings and parties.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Las Vegas and also went on many "girl trips."  Linda was a talented artist and enjoyed oil painting.  In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping, decorating, and making all types of crafts.  Linda was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and wonderful grandmother.  She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a nephew, Josh Watkins.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Ron Mills; two daughters, Jerri Welton and her husband, Tony Welton and Jacqueline Bruce and her husband, Jason Bruce; two beautiful granddaughters, Brittany Edwards and her husband, Chris, and Emma Elizabeth Bruce; one step-granddaughter, Nicole Welton; one step-grandson, Anthony Welton and his wife, Jessica; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Henry Welton; two sisters, Brenda Shelton and Pam Watkins; one brother, John Watkins; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Dibble Cemetery in Dibble, Oklahoma.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home Blanchard.  Memorial donations may be made in Linda's name to the American Cancer Society.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.