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Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414.

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Linda Joyce Duncan Hix

Linda Joyce Duncan Hix

November 5, 1950 - March 9, 2022

Linda Joyce Duncan Hix, age 71, left this world to be with the Lord on March 9, 2022.  Linda was surrounded by family as she passed away peacefully at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Linda was born on November 5, 1950 in Bells, Texas to Walter Duncan and Ruby (Smith) Duncan.  She attended school in Bells where she played basketball and participated in drill team and Future Homemakers of America before graduating in 1969.  Linda was baptized in the Red River while still in high school and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Bells, Texas.

After graduating high school, Linda entered the professional world and worked for several local companies, during which time she made many dear and lifelong friends. Linda’s final job was a Correctional Officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where she proudly served the citizens of the State of Texas for 16 years before retiring.

Throughout her life, Linda loved being silly and spending time with family and friends.  Her favorite things to do included playing softball and volleyball, playing card games and dominos and loving on her dogs Gracie and Bubba.  She loved sports and was especially fond of WNBA basketball.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ruby Duncan, her brother, Morris Duncan and sister, Nelda Duncan Wells.

Linda loved, and was loved, by her family.  She leaves behind one son Matt Whitworth and his wife Lori of Howe, Texas, Uncle Bobby Earl Smith of Bonham, Texas, Nephew Mike Wells and his wife Vicki of Kentucky, Granddaughter Stephanie Culifer and her husband James of Howe, Texas, Granddaughter Jennifer Tapia and her husband Carlos of Sherman, Texas, Grandson Christopher Groseclose and his wife Destiny of Anna, Texas as well as seven Great Grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Texoma Medical Center for their incredible display of kindness and compassion during this difficult part of our journey.

Per Linda’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service.  The family will receive guests at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) at PO Box 1330, Denison, Texas 75021 in honor of Linda’s love for animals.

 

 

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  1. Tommy and Barbara Cassidy
    Tommy and Barbara Cassidy on March 11, 2022 at 3:10 PM

    So many memories…so much laughter…the ultimate healing!

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  2. Meghan Crump
    Meghan Crump on March 11, 2022 at 3:12 PM

    Such a blessing to have met and worked with Linda.
    So sorry for your loss.

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  3. Nick & Joy Marlow
    Nick & Joy Marlow on March 11, 2022 at 4:07 PM

    My precious cousin. Rest in peace

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    • Amanda Groseclose
      Amanda Groseclose on March 15, 2022 at 4:14 PM

      Sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Amanda and GG.

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    • Tommy & Janet Waldrip
      Tommy & Janet Waldrip on March 19, 2022 at 9:53 AM

      We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Linda was always a joy to be around & such a wonderful personality. She loved her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. God Bless

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  4. Gary and Kelly Moore
    Gary and Kelly Moore on March 11, 2022 at 5:29 PM

    We are so happy to have meet her, and gotten to know her a little. She was very sweet. We know how much she was loved and will be missed by her family. Our prayers are with all of you.

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  5. Larry & Connie Burns
    Larry & Connie Burns on March 11, 2022 at 6:10 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

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  6. Mary Norris
    Mary Norris on March 11, 2022 at 7:46 PM

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers for .your family

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  7. Mary Spencer
    Mary Spencer on March 11, 2022 at 7:49 PM

    I met Linda Jane along time ago. She loved going to my mom’s house with me for lunch. We had a lot of great times together. I remember going to play cards with her at the sweet sisters house. Her and Nelda were a pair now they kept me laughing the entire time we was together. I miss Nelda she was a great friend. Linda was a really great friend we laughed and cried together many times. She loved it when a bunch of us girls got together and went out for dinner. We would laugh so hard we nearly cried. I am going to miss you Linda with all my heart. I am glad I got to sit and talk with you at the hospital even if you couldn’t answer. Your in Heaven with your parents and siblings I know you are busy catching up with all of them.Just remember I Love You my friend and will surely miss you. GO FLY HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN !!!!!!!!

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  8. Brenda Smith Gates
    Brenda Smith Gates on March 11, 2022 at 7:52 PM

    Linda we had so many adventures. Nancy, Jerry, Vickie, me & you. So many laughs & tears. Best buddy & cousin ever. You will forever be missed & always remembered. That little laugh like a mouse & your amazing wit. God blessed you with Matt & Lori & you gave them unconditional beautiful love. My heart is heavy knowing you have completed your earthly journey & now you only entertain in heaven. I love you LynJois.

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  9. Ruby Yeary Geller
    Ruby Yeary Geller on March 11, 2022 at 8:00 PM

    I will miss our endless phone conversations these last few years.Fly high my dear. Cousin.

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  10. MAJ James R Manis
    MAJ James R Manis on March 11, 2022 at 8:30 PM

    Prayers From The MAJ (Ret) Manis Family.

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  11. Albert/Rita Wheeler
    Albert/Rita Wheeler on March 11, 2022 at 9:42 PM

    Our deepest prayers and condolences on your loss.

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  12. Danny & Bonnie Clark
    Danny & Bonnie Clark on March 12, 2022 at 12:47 PM

    Our most sincere condolences along with our thoughts and prayers for the family.

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  13. Nancy Birdwell
    Nancy Birdwell on March 12, 2022 at 2:12 PM

    Morris, Nelda, Jerry and now my Linda. All the fun and adventures we’ve shared. How many times have we laughed ourselves silly? Now the laughter is replaced by buckets of tears. Rest in Peace dear Linda. Love Nancy

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  14. Nancy Birdwell
    Nancy Birdwell on March 12, 2022 at 2:33 PM

    Morris, Nelda, Jerry and now my Linda. What a life we have spent together. So much fun. All the times you thought you could predict the #1 song on KLIF. The 1000 timed we laughed ourselves silly. Today all that joy has turned to buckets of tears. I loved you so much. I’ll look for you in Heaven.
    Nancy

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  15. Nancy Birdwell
    Nancy Birdwell on March 12, 2022 at 9:27 PM

    Morris, Nelda, Jerry and now my Linda. What a life we have spent together. So much fun. All the times you thought you could predict the #1 song on KLIF. The 1000 timed we laughed ourselves silly. Today all that joy has turned to buckets of tears. I loved you so much. I’ll look for you in Heaven.

    Nancy

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  16. Gwendolyn W
    Gwendolyn W on March 13, 2022 at 1:56 AM

    Heaven Truly gained an angel Ms. Hix( Linda) was a sweet loving giving and companionate lady. I’ll always cherish her memory on making sure every and all keys were accounted for our jobs on looking out and taking care of each other God always brings a special person and assigns them a specific job. Her job was that of showing love and humanity to all those around her. Look forward to the day that we all will gather as one high up on that mountain. I’m proud to both have known her as a sister strived to learn from her wealth of knowledge like a daughter all my love to both Lori and Matt May God grant you both peace and Love and know in your heart Linda’s not truly gone! She’s only moved on to help us in a new chapter of this thing called Life

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  17. Michael Wells
    Michael Wells on March 14, 2022 at 10:42 AM

    You were and always be more than an Aunt, we have talked about everything over the years. i looked at you as a 2nd mom. I have so many memories throughout the years and they are all special just like you. i Love you and say hi to mom for me.

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  18. Janice Smith
    Janice Smith on March 14, 2022 at 11:20 AM

    So sorry for your loss

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  19. Tony Serrao
    Tony Serrao on March 14, 2022 at 9:41 PM

    I’ll always remember Linda having a great sense of humor. She loved her family and friends. To know her was to love her. To me the only thing that really matters after a person has left this Earth is how people remember you. Linda was, and will always be remembered as a Good Woman. Heaven’s gain is our loss.

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  20. Donna Sue
    Donna Sue on March 20, 2022 at 4:39 PM

    Spread your wings up there on that mountain .. continue to make everyone laugh .. till we meet again one day continue laughing

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