She is survived by her son Scott Kinnamon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son Jon Kinnamon of Conroe, Texas; and daughter Tiffany and husband (son-in-law Joe) Primo of Kingwood, Texas; beloved grandchildren, Joshua, Austin, Jacob, and McKinna Primo, and Samuel Kinnamon; sister Jan Blomquist and many-loved nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Edgar Buchanan and Lucille Buchanan, brothers Edgar, and James Buchanan, and sister Betty Jo Griffitts.
Linda was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the youngest—the baby—of five children to Edgar and Lucille Buchanan. She loved roller-skating, dancing, playing basketball, and horseback riding. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1957. At seventeen, Linda met the man who would become the love of her life, J.D. Kinnamon from the neighboring town of Dale, Oklahoma. He worked at his family’s farm and at eighteen, he and Linda married.
They began their life in Shawnee before moving to Del City, and then settled in Midwest City, Oklahoma, where they raised their young family and were active members of Ridgecrest Church of Christ. Linda had a tender heart and loved being a mom. She showed her commitment to her family in so many beautiful ways—she was the team mom of every sport her children played and served numerous PTA Board positions over the years.
More importantly, she showed her devotion and love to her family in becoming their greatest encourager, defender, and protector. She was proud of her children’s many accomplishments.
Theirs was the home that was always welcoming, with a dog, (usually a poodle) underfoot or some amazing aroma coming from the kitchen as Linda was a wonderful decorator—loved antiquing— and a talented cook. She supported her husband with strength and faithfulness during his long and invested oil and gas career. When asked of her occupation, she intuitively answered ‘domestic engineer.’
In 1980, J.D. was transferred to Houston, TX, where they made their new home in Conroe, Texas. Meeting friends and starting over in a new state, Linda began playing more golf now that her kids were older and became quite the “avid golfer.” She enjoyed her friends in the River Plantation Ladies 18-hole group each week, inter-club outings, and lots of tournament play. J.D. and she loved their time with friends and playing and socializing with their couples golf group at RP. After J.D.’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling in their RV, visiting family, friends, and golfing along the way together.
The Lord gave Linda many gifts; she was a seamstress with a gifted eye to detail and even made her husband a suit one time! She had cherished friends and was a friend to many. Linda was also an artist creating beautiful stain glass, crochet, sewing, and quilts. More than anything, Linda was known for her cooking. Friends and neighbors loved it when she would bring the dessert to their home for any event! She wholeheartedly believed food warms the heart, and she was famous for warming many hearts with one of her extraordinary pies.
In 1991, Linda and J.D. became grandparents for the first time. Their lives shifted to these little ones who filled their hearts with deep joy and devotion. Now she was best known as Meme, loving grandma. Her grandchildren were the dearest, richest part of her life. She was involved like few others, supporting, encouraging, and cheering them on as she had her own children.
She shared almost fifty-seven years of marriage to J.D., but when he died three and half years ago, a part of Linda felt lost too. Although she remained the active, loving mom and grandma, her children and close friends knew how much she missed her best friend and partner.
She is greatly missed by her family and friends and leaves a mom-shaped hole in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made in her honor to the National Kidney Foundation, M.D. Anderson, or a charity of your choice. There will be a private graveside service to celebrate Linda’s life, and she will be buried next to her husband.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. —John 14:27
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