Linda Barnett Tate, age 70 of Purcell, passed away at her home Sunday, December 14, 2014, after a long battle with COPD. Linda Florence Jones was born November 5, 1944 in Purcell, OK, 1of 5 children and the only daughter of Luther and Florence (Finley) Jones. She was raised on a dairy farm in Washington and attended Washington schools until her junior year. Linda graduated from Wayne high school in 1963. Linda was a proud mother of her son, Keith and daughter, Tonya. Linda lived most of her life in the Wayne/Purcell area. She worked hard, and sometimes two jobs, to make sure that they had everything they might need. She waitressed at Bill’s Drive-In, Ruby’s and the Pink Poodle. She also worked as a clerk at Tom’s Quick Stop. She was the best mother. Linda later met Nolan Tate, and on Thanksgiving Day, 1998, they were married in Reno, NV. They made their home in Purcell, and Linda worked side by side with Nolan at his pest control business. Linda thoroughly enjoyed her gambling, and never missed an opportunity to go to the casino. Linda had a wonderful sense of humor, she cherished life and she loved her family and friends. Linda also loved her two little dogs, Molly and Missy. She will be dearly missed!

She was preceded in death by: Her parents, Luther and Florence Jones and Her brother, Roger Elliott.

Linda leaves behind: Her husband, Nolan Tate of the home; Her children, Son, Keith Barnett of Wayne and Daughter, Tonya Shofner of Purcell; 2 grandchildren, Leah (Shofner) Norman and husband Dylan and Cameron Shofner; Her pride and joy, great granddaughter, Bria Norman; 3 brothers, Danny Jones of Lexington, Lou Jones of Washington and Tommy Elliott of Washington; Several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 18, 2014, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell.

Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Purcell.