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Linda Collinsworth

07/08/1948 - 01/05/2018

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Obituary For Linda Collinsworth

Funeral services for Linda Carolyn Collinsworth, 69, of Denison, who passed away on Friday, January 5, after a lengthy battle with cancer, were held on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 2:00pm in the Dannel Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman. The family greeted friends on Sunday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Rev. Bobby Hancock and Pastor Chris Lovejoy of Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro conducted the service. Interment followed in Georgetown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marty Little, Gary Moore, Bill Gray, Hayden Bowen and Hunter Bowen. Linda was born on July 8, 1948, in Rogersville, Tennessee, to Clifford and Mary O'Dell Jones. Her father was serving in the U.S. Air Force and the family relocated several times during Linda's formative years. He retired after being stationed at Perrin Air Force Base and the family settled in Denison. Linda graduated from Denison High School in 1966. She met the love of her life, Scott Collinsworth, in 1976 while they both were attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. They began dating and were eventually married in July of 1978. With a shared love for the outdoors and Lake Texoma in particular, they made camping, fishing and enjoying activities at the lake central to their lives. Scuba diving became a passion for both and they also took trips several times a year to exotic locations to dive. Linda herself logged over 300 dives in her life. With a love for shopping, Linda was known to her friends as a "Bling Girl" because of her fondness for jewelry. Linda also had a great work ethic. She was employed at Johnson and Johnson for over 22 years until the plant closed, and she then began working at Progress Rail. Linda loved animals of many kinds, including dogs, cats, and several different types of birds that she had as pets. Linda is survived by her husband, Scott; sister, Teresa Jones of Pottsboro; sister-in-law, Carmen Bowen of Denison; and special friend, Lorraine Jennings. As a wonderful wife, companion and friend, she will be greatly missed. You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 01/24/2018

    Janet Schnitker Finnegan

    Linda and I met at Pottsboro School. I will always remember her warm smile and friendly manner. She is remembered. ~ Janet Schnitker Finnegan, Garland, Texas

  • 01/11/2018

    Steve Cotterill

    Linda was one of the most important people in my life. We met when she worked at Perin AFB and her great smile, strong heart and mind along with her wonderful sense of humor and laugh made everyone around her happy. I am so thankful I got to share part of her life. ~ Steve Cotterill, Bellevue, Washington

  • 01/10/2018

    Connie Strattman

    Teresa, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of a wonderful sister. My memories of her as you and I were teenagers and she had her own house next to you and your mom and dad. I so admired her and was a bit envious because you had a sister! I had a brother. I lost my brother Jackie a little over a year ago. Love, your child-hood friend, Connie ~ Connie Strattman, Pottsboro, Texas

  • 01/10/2018

    Scott,I was so sad to hear of the loss of your beloved wife, Linda. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Janet Price Butler

  • 01/09/2018

    Clint Cogburn

    Scott, We are so sorry for your loss. Linda was a good wife to you, and such a sweetheart. Her "cheesy charlies" that she used to make and bring up to Leonard's made such an impression on me, that when Penny and I got married I told her about them and she learned to make them! Miss you and hope to catch up soon. ~ Clint Cogburn, Van Buren, Arkansas

  • 01/09/2018

    LINDA MORRISON

    I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH LINDA AND LOVED HER MUCH....SHE WAS A SPECIAL GIRL.. MY FONDEST MEMORY IS THAT SHE WAS THE MOST AGGRESSIVE DODGE BALL PLAYER I EVER HAD TO PLAY WITH. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. LINDA MORRISON ~ LINDA MORRISON, POTTSBORO, Texas

  • 01/09/2018

    Kathy Miller

    Scott, so sorry for your loss and remembering being with you two in Grand Cayman on a scuba trip. My love for scuba continued over the years also. Remembering you and all of the Denison-Sherman pals at this time. Kathy ~ Kathy Miller, Bulverde, Texas

  • 01/09/2018

    Karen Kelley

    Scott, Eric and I were so sorry to hear about Linda. Prayers for you and the family. Eric and Karen Kelley ~ Karen Kelley, Denison, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Rebecca Thompson

    Scott, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Love and prayers for you and her family. ~ Rebecca Thompson, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Bob and Nancy Nunn

    Scott, so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Bob and Nancy Nunn, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Helen Rolen Jeffcoats

    My thoughts, prayers, and condolences for the family during this time of loss. R.I.P. Linda. ~ Helen Rolen Jeffcoats, Denison, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Stephanie Richardson

    I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. ~ Stephanie Richardson, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Bobby Janway

    I am so very sorry for you loss. May God be with you during this time. ~ Bobby Janway, Denison, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    David Kennedy

    I am so sorry to hear of this. Please know that I am keeping all in my prayers. ~ David Kennedy, SHERMAN, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Cary Farrell

    Scott, I'm really sorry for your loss. May the comfort of the Lord be with you and yours. ~ Cary Farrell, Denison, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Scott Murphey

    My condolences in the loss of Linda. May our Lord comfort and strengthen you in this time. Remember, Linda will live on in your heart and the cherished times you had together. ~ Scott Murphey, Whitesboro, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Penny Gustafson

    Linda will be missed. I enjoyed working with her very much. Linda loved to shop. She would often talk about her adventures in getting the best prices for what she bought. I will her and her stories. Scott I am sorry for your loss. ~ Penny Gustafson, Pottsboro, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Harriet Boorhem

    Hi Scott. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. It sounds like y'all had an amazing life together. Ross and I are thinking about you and your family. I know you will both greatly miss her and cherish the memories of her. ~ Harriet Boorhem, Dallas, Texas

  • 01/08/2018

    Valerie Montgomery Tyrrell

    My heart goes out to you, Scott, so sorry. ~ Valerie Montgomery Tyrrell, Roseburg, Oregon

  • 01/08/2018

    Rhonda Morrison

    Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories comfort you. I pray that God keeps you by his side. ~ Rhonda Morrison, Anchorage, Alaska

  • 01/08/2018

    David Key

    Scott, my family is praying for you. Sorry for your loss. You are not alone....don't ever forget that. With much tennis love, David Key and family ~ David Key, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/07/2018

    Alice Ortez

    Really sorry for you loss, our prayers are with all the family. Sincerely, Mickey and Alice Ortez ~ Alice Ortez, SHERMAN, Texas

  • 01/07/2018

    Daniel Echols

    So very sorry for your loss, prayers for comfort & strength.Yours always, Daniel & Cathy ~ Daniel Echols, Wolfe City, Texas

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