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Today we gather to honor and remember the life of Linda Kaye Workman, a woman whose strength, warmth, and generosity touched every life fortunate enough to cross her path. Born on April 4, 1951, in Tulsa, OK. Linda carried with her the spirit of her hometown—resilient, hardworking, and full of heart—throughout her entire life.
She attended Will Rogers High School, where the foundation of her determination and vibrant personality began to shine. Linda’s life was a testament to versatility and dedication. She embraced each chapter of her career with pride, beginning her journey working in a bowling alley, where her friendly nature made everyone feel like family. She later brought her creativity and passion into the kitchen as a chef at Butterfields, delighting others through her cooking.
Linda’s natural leadership led her to manage beloved local establishments, including Toto’s Restaurant and Mustang Cafe, where she built not just successful businesses, but communities filled with laughter, good food, and lasting memories. Linda also took great pride in Elder Care & loved all of her patients. She had the most wonderful bond with Lily & Chester from Chelsea, OK. They were more than patients, they were family. Later in life, Linda made a remarkable transition into the aerospace industry, where her determination and work ethic propelled her to great success until her well-earned retirement. No matter the role, she gave it her all, leaving a lasting impression everywhere she went.
On August 4, 1981, Linda married the love of her life, Dale Workman, in Catoosa, OK. Together, they built a life grounded in love, loyalty, and unwavering partnership. Their bond was a shining example of commitment and devotion, one that inspired all who knew them.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Linda found her greatest joy in the simple, meaningful moments of life. She loved crocheting, cooking meals that brought everyone together, tending to her garden, and carefully caring for her beloved hummingbirds. She found happiness in shopping trips, but more than anything, she cherished time spent with her family—whom she adored and spoiled with boundless love.
Linda’s legacy lives on through her devoted husband, Dale Workman; her children, Lori & Tim Williams of Coweta, OK, Denise & Ryan Jordan of Clarksville, TN, and Shawn Workman of Tulsa, OK, brother Arthur & Janice of Broken Arrow, OK, Wally & Pat Finch of Flower Mound, TX, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, her 12 grandchildren Ashley, Erica, Daniel, Magan, Cassandra, Shannon, Kaydee, Noah, Rachel, Robert Jr, Riley, and Skyler; and her 16 great-grandchildren. Each of them carries a piece of her spirit, her kindness, and her strength.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Dorothy Finch, siblings Sidney & Royce Finch, and Lorada McClendon, her firstborn daughter Diana Hanoch, all of whom she now joins in eternal peace.
Linda lived her life as a quiet testament to her faith, walking each day in devotion within the Pentecostal tradition. Her beliefs were not just something she spoke of, but something she embodied—through her kindness, her strength, her compassion, and her unwavering trust in God. She carried her faith into every corner of her life, letting it guide her actions, shape her character, and inspire those around her. In both joyful moments and times of hardship, Linda remained steadfast, drawing strength from her relationship with the Lord. Her life was a reflection of grace and devotion, a living example of what it means to truly walk in faith.
Linda Kaye Workman will be remembered as a woman of resilience, compassion, and fierce love for her family. Her hands built, her heart gave, and her life mattered deeply. Though she is no longer with us, her memory will continue to bloom in every garden she tended, every meal shared, and every life she touched.
She will be forever missed, and forever remembered.
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