Linda Kay Hoffman, 54, Bokoshe, OK, passed away June 3, 2012, in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born February 6, 1958, in Poteau, OK, to Eugene Sr. and Vernice (Jennings) Taylor. Linda Taylor married Richard Hoffman on June 2, 1978 in Spiro, Oklahoma. She was employed at Sparks Hospital for thirty three years as a Unit Secretary on the Mother Baby Unit. Linda worked on the farm; she enjoyed gardening, crafting and fishing and most of all was a loving wife and mother. She has been a member of Bokoshe First Baptist Church since July 27, 1988.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Eugene Taylor Jr.
Linda is survived by her husband of thirty four years, Richard Hoffman of Bokoshe; a son Brian Hoffman of Bokoshe; a daughter Angela Hoffman of Bokoshe; a brother and sister-in-law Jack and Deneen Taylor of Spiro, OK; two sisters and brothers-in-law Betty and Charles Boster and Terry and Herby Grizzle all of Pocola, OK; mother and father-in-law A.N. Jr. and Mary Hoffman of Bokoshe; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family, friends and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Carter, Jason Hoffman, Dennis Covey, Kevin Hoffman, Jamie Hoffman and Dustin Hoffman. Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Weaver and Roger Hoffman.
Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Bokoshe First Baptist Church, Bokoshe, OK, with Bro. Jerry Turner and J.D. Phillips will officiate the service. Interment will follow the service at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe, OK. Family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. You may leave an on-line greeting to the family at www.gracemanorfh.com