Linda (Kay) Guinn, age 75, passed away March 9, 2019. Linda Kay was born on 02/21/1944 in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to John W. (Jack) Larmour and Ruby Nell Bohannon. Kay graduated from Tahlequah High School in 1961. She attended Northeastern State University for two years. She was a licensed cosmetologist and was a hair dresser before getting married. She married her high school sweetheart, Benny Guinn, on January 18, 1965. Kay was a stay home mom for much of her three childrens’ school careers. She was everything from a homeroom mom to a soccer and basketball coach. Her career outside the home was mainly in retail where she excelled at customer service. Kay was a fantastic cook and collected cookbooks and recipes. Her family was her world, and she made sure every accomplishment was celebrated with good food and family gatherings.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents and her two older brothers.
Kay is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Benny Guinn and their daughter Gala Freisberg and her husband Steve, son Ben and his wife Kelli, and youngest son William Jay and his wife Sherri. She leaves behind three grandsons, Seth Freisberg, Caleb Freisberg and Jared Guinn, one step-grandson, Stephen Freisberg and his wife Maureen, three granddaughters: Ashley Hellein and her husband, Adam; Sydney Gage and her husband, Nathan; and Haley Guinn; one great granddaughter, Emma Gage.
Ben Guinn
The best mom ever! I couldn’t have asked for better parents. They have made me who I am today! Thank you Mom! I love you!
Sydney
Grandma, you were the best woman I’ve ever met! You meant the absolute world to me. I will never forget the memories we shared. You always took care of me. Made sure my stomach was full and helped turn me into the woman I am today! You taught me how to bake and Cook! and you also taught me how to be strong! I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me over the years! I miss you so much it’s unreal! I know that you are happy and healed! I also know I have a guardian angel who will now always watch over me and my family! I can’t wait to see you again grandma but for now guide me and my family! By the way grandma You were so loved and it will never be the same without you! But we will Carry on your memories forever! Love you to the moon and back. Until we see each other again!
Jody and Pam Crosby
To the Guinn Family: We extend our heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your loved one,
Kay Guinn. Her quiet and loving strength will always be present in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren she leaves behind and her faithful husband. Benny Guinn will cherish the memory of his Proverbs 31 wife of 54 wonderful years.
May the entire family know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers, as we ask our Heavenly Father to comfort and strengthen you now, and in the months and years to follow.
Love to all of you! Jody and Pam
John 3:16
Kelli Guinn
Dear Kay~ thank you for being such a wonderful mother in law, and putting up with me for nearly 27 years. You were a strong woman and a great influence for all family members. We all love you very much and cannot wait until we see you in heaven!
God bless you!
kelli
Ester Costello
The best extra mom any one could ever ask for she treated me just like her own love you always mom till i see u again
Julie Davis
Kay,
You will be so truly missed. I love how your kindness was always shown to everyone. One of my great friends, Gala, is one of the best people I know. You did good!! Much love to family!
Julie Davis
Diana Wade
Kay you were so kind and welcoming. Your friendly warmth and gracious presence will always be always be missed.