Lynda Jo Laird of Madill, OK passed away from this life on November 30th, 2024.  She was born November 11th, 1936, in Madill to Loys Virgil "L.V." Awalt and Ruth Ettie Nichols-Awalt. Lynda grew up in Linn and graduated as valedictorian from Madill High School in 1954. Pursuing higher education, she earned her bachelor's degree in art education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University 1964.  Five years after her graduation from SOSU she began attending the University of Tulsa where she earned her master's degree in painting and serigraphy in 1970. On July 5th, 1973, Lynda Jo married James Amos (Jim) Laird and the two remained together until Jim's passing in 2016. Lynda lived all over, notably in Ft. Worth, Hawaii, Tulsa and Ardmore, but Madill was truly her home. She was a member of Little City Baptist Church. She was a long-standing member of the Madill Art Club. Lynda was passionate about painting and serigraphy, but spending time with her grandchildren was her greatest love.

Lynda Jo is survived by her son, Patrick and his wife Jennifer of Madill, OK; grandkids, Brody Reece, Mia Beth, and Nora Jo. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Sharon Foote of Ardmore, OK.

Lynda Jo was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Bill Awalt.

Casket Bearers:   Doug Laird, JimBob Laird, Billy Awalt, Lindsey Vaughn, Kevin Selvy, Jason Midkiff, Jay Porter

Honorary Bearers: Danny and David Awalt.