(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Linda K Bennett, age 72, passed away at 1:12 am, Sunday, Jul 16, 2023 at Freeman West Hospital. Joplin, MO following a long illness.
Linda was born January 11, 1951 in Kansas City, MO. Her parents were Roscoe and Ruby (Sills) Woods. She was of the Quapaw tribe. She has lived in Galena most of her life. She attended Galena School System and in 1988, she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Respiratory Therapy from Labette Community College, Parsons, KS.
She worked for several years at Baxter Memorial Hospital, Baxter Springs, KS until its closure in the 1980’s, continuing to work in the health care field for several years afterwards.
She and her husband owned and operated Sticks-N-Stuff, a retail household store, in Baxter Springs. They later moved the store to Joplin, MO and operated it there for several years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Baxter Springs. She enjoyed genealogy, doing yardwork, and traveling.
She and her husband owned and operated Sticks-N-Stuff, a retail household store, in Baxter Springs. They later moved the store to Joplin, MO and operated it there for several years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Baxter Springs. She enjoyed genealogy, doing yardwork, and traveling.
Linda was married to John Bennett on May 27, 1978 in Galena, KS. He survives. Additional survivors include one son, Mark Bennett; one sister Sandra Olds; one grandson; her brother-in-law, Joe Bennett, and sister-in-law, Anita Stewart (husband, Randy)
She was preceded in death by one son, Shannan Olds, her father, Roscoe Woods, and her mother, Ruby Holland.
Linda was entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS for cremation. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date.
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