Linda Lou (Huddleston) Lent
Graveside services for Linda Lou (Huddleston) Lent, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Elk Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Linda passed away at 4:20 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at West Vue Nursing Center’s Sleepy Oak Place in West Plains. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. West Plains was her home for 49 years.
She was born August 13, 1942, at Akron, Ohio, to Jesse “Buster” and Eunice (Harris) Huddleston, formerly of Thomasville and Rover, respectively. Her father had come to Akron for work in the late 1920s, eventually spending more than 30 years with the B.F. Goodrich tire company. He also ran a small farm in nearby Manchester, where Linda and her brother grew up. Parents and children were active members of the Brown Street Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Linda graduated in 1960 from Manchester High School, where she played trumpet and was head majorette, and the next year from secretarial school. She then served as secretary to the director of the Akron YMCA. A 13-year marriage ended in divorce. In 1975 Linda and her two children moved to West Plains, where her parents had retired two years before. She held several jobs, notably at the housing authority, West Vue, and West Plains Savings and Loan. In later years, she cared for the elderly in their homes. She loved her cats (and grandcats), crafts and yard sales.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by son Tom Lent (Martha) of Hudson, Ohio, and formerly Washington, D.C.; daughter Tami Lent of St. Louis; grandson Henry Lent of Columbus, Ohio; brother Jim Huddleston (Nancy) of Kerrville, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Linda will be buried near her parents and grandparents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Carolyn Cole
March 25, 2024 @ 10:25 am
To Tom,Martha,Henry and Tammy and Jim and Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Linda and I were such good friends as well as each others confidant. We talked, laughed and cried with each other over the years. Our last words at the end of a phone call to each other was I love you and really miss you a lot and will always love you. Rest in peace old friend. When you reach the golden gate, look for Bob and give him a big hug. Good bye my BFF. Carolyn
Cora Beaty and Barbara Hawkins
March 25, 2024 @ 2:34 pm
To the family.
Even though we didn’t get to meet you personally, we want to send sympathy and express appreciation for the loving care Linda gave to our mothers, Cecile Young and Ann Wright.
Cora Stephens Beaty and Barbara Stephens Hawkins
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
March 25, 2024 @ 3:30 pm
Tom/Martha & Henry and Tami,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of your Mother/Grandmother, Linda. She was a very caring individual. We will be keeping each of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God provide comfort, strength, peace, and encouragement daily for all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Amy Tackitt
March 26, 2024 @ 9:14 am
Tom, my heart goes out to you during this time of loss. Keep your best memories close to your heart. Sincerely, Amy (Holstine) Tackitt
Melinda (Burgess) Kng
March 26, 2024 @ 1:15 pm
That smile! She could light up a room. May your memories be happy and your rememberances be many.
Terry Fuhrmann Hampton
April 8, 2024 @ 8:07 pm
Tom, I am sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I send my sincere condolences.