Linda Hammack

September 1, 2023

Linda Hammack

September 21, 1947 – August 28, 2023

Linda Hammack, a longtime resident of Dewar, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, in Tulsa at the age of 74. Linda retired from teaching at Dewar Public Schools.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, September 1, 2023, at Dewar First Baptist Church, with Rev. Ledtkey McIntosh officiating. Special speakers will be Alexa Hammack, Mandy Loyd, Katie Greer and Michelle Hammack. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.

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