Linda Darlene McDanel's Obituary
Linda Darlene McDanel, age 70, of Exline, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Linda was born on April 3, 1954 in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Millard William Gist and Hilda Glenna (Mefford) Gist. She graduated from Twin Cedars High School with the Class of 1973. She furthered her education earning her master's degree in nursing. She was united in marriage to Larry Gene McDanel on November 1, 1975, and to this union, four children were raised, Greg, Mark, Shannon, and David.
Linda began her nursing career as an LPN at Centerville Hospital in 1974. She then worked for the University of Missouri- Columbia Hospital. After obtaining her master's degree in nursing, she worked for Centerville Hospital as the Director of Med-Surg until her retirement. She was also a long-time member of the American Nurses Association, and a lifelong learner of medical https://education.Linda took pride in her faith in God. She was a member of the Hagee Ministries and the Billy Graham Ministries. She and Larry attended Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Centerville. As time progressed, the coupled enjoyed a weekly bible study together every Sunday in their home while Larry enjoyed his coffee.
Larry and Linda were the couple that everyone wishes for in their own relationships. They took trips together, some of the most memorable in Branson and the Ozarks. They talked about everything together and shared cooking duties, especially during family dinners. He was her "food police" and they loved having their grandchildren over for slumber parties.
In her free time, Linda enjoyed crafting, sewing, cooking, baking, canning, food prep, reading, traveling, medical research and most importantly, being with her family as she was very family oriented.
Left to cherish Linda's memory are her children, Mark (Shelley) McDanel, Shannon (Tim) Starr, and David (LaVada) McDanel; her grandchildren, Kasandra McDanel, Samantha (Thomas) Sager, Travis McDanel, Rosemary McDanel, Elizabeth (Justin) Bullard, Tyler Starr, Jacob Starr, Kaylin McDanel, and Luke McDanel; her great grandchildren, Isabela, Cadence, Blayne, Scarlett, Rowan and Theo; her sister, Diana (Patrick) Roland; her daughter-in-law, Kathy McDanel; as well as several extended family and friends.
Linda entered into Heaven with her husband, Larry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Hilda Gist; her son, Greg McDanel; her brother, Millard William "J.R." Gist; and her daughter-in-law, Laura McDanel.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Solid Rock Church of God in Centerville with Pastor Kay Singley and Pastor Tony Angran officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Exline Cemetery. Visitation will take place Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with the family greeting friends from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Memorials have been established to the McDanel Family, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: McDanel Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at https://www.thomasfh.com or https://www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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