Linda Owen 75 of Kennett, Missouri, went to be with God on the December 12, day of December 2020.

She was born Linda Joyce Maxwell, January 3 ^rd , 1945, at her parents home in Dunklin county, Bragg City, Missouri.  She was the fourth child of Flynn Robert and Pansy Lucinda Maxwell.

Linda was a very valued employee of the state of Missouri for over 30 years.  She worked at the Kennett office of the Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services until her deserved retirement on September 1 ^st , 2003.  She had served since her retirement as president of the local retirement association and attended their monthly dinner for fellowship.

Linda was a very active member of the Calvary General Baptist Church, Kennett, Missouri.  She always devoted her Saturdays studying her Sunday School lesson  and preparing to teach the class on Sunday.  She so dearly loved to attend all of  the church gatherings and especially all of the performances of gospel singers that frequently sang at the church.  Linda would gladly tell you she couldn't carry a  tune or "sing worth a lick", but she sang along anyway.

Linda was a true and valuable servant of her community.  She visited often with home bound family and friends bringing cheer and encouragement onto their lives.  She also, very often purchased meals from the local Community Nutrition Center and delivered those meals to those that could not go on their own to eat there.  One of the last meals she delivered, prior to her illness, was to one of her former high school teachers for Deering High School, Mrs. Merry Jim Elder.  Linda attended Deering High School, graduating in 1963.

Linda was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Flynn and Cindy Maxwell of      White House, TN, Husband Dale Owen of Kennett, MO, older sister Mary Maxwell of Murfreesboro, TN, older brother John Maxwell of Benton, AR and niece Sammie Dawn Finley of Osceola, AR.

She is survived by brothers Lonnie Maxwell and wife Brenda of Jenks, OK; Ruben Maxwell and wife Diane of White House, TN.  Also sister-in-laws Mabel Maxwell, wife of John Maxwell of Benton, AR. and Gloria Ann Forrest, "Jake", sister of Dale Owen of Kennett, MO.

She is survived by six nieces, Cinda Rayborn and Demetra Evans of Murfreesboro,TN.; daughters of Mary Maxwell.  Holly Geary and Margie Bundy of Port Orange, FL, and Jennifer Tolbert of White Oak, Tx ,; daughters of John Maxwell.  Sarah Finn of White House, TN.; daughter of Ruben Maxwell.

She is survived by four nephews, Tim Croom of Olive Branch, MS,; son of Mary Maxwell.  David Maxwell of Mounds, OK. and Daniel Maxwell of Jenks, OK.; sons of Lonnie Maxwell.  Robert Woodrow Maxwell of Portland, TN., son of Ruben Maxwell.

Also, surviving Linda is two loving and very special friends, Pam Graves of Dexter, MO.

and Larry Riggs of Kennett, MO.

Lastly, surviving is her beloved fur baby feline, Foxie.

McDaniel Funeral Services of Kennett, Missouri will be in charge of the funeral.

Visitation will be on Wednesday December 16, 2020 from 11 AM to 1 PM at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett.

A Memorial service conducted by her Pastor Chris Kennedy, of Calvary General Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett, Missouri. Graveside Services will follow at  Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett, Missouri.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Tim Croom, R.W. Maxwell, David Maxwell and Daniel Maxwell

Pallbearers: Tony Carnell, Mark Carness, Barry Garner, Trent Landers, Henry Landers and Aaron Landers

Linda's favorite color was red for those that wish to send a remembrance.

Surviving brothers, Lonnie and Ruben Maxwell know that their sister Linda Joyce Owen has gone to be with God as he said, "Welcome my Child".  Linda was a bright star on this earth for 75 years and is now a loving spirit in Heaven for eternity.

Online condolence may be sent to www.mcdaneilfuneralservice.com

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.