Linda Gambrell passed away Jan. 5th, 2026. Linda was born Nov. 16th, 1946, in Shawnee, OK to Walter and Chubby Washburn. She married Charles Gambrell on Nov. 22nd, 1963. Linda worked in retail sales and provided care for special needs individuals and the elderly for many years in the home.
Linda is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Charles Gambrell of the home, daughter Tammy Murray and husband Jeff of Meeker, son Mark Gambrell and wife Jennifer of Shawnee, daughter Mandy Ash and husband Waylon of Shawnee. Grandchildren: Chase and Jessica Murray, Chelsi and Conley Blackwolf, Dayton and Sierra Gambrell, Jordan and Brady Thomas, Shelbi and Kieser Hladik, Hannah and Dylan Lang, and Stroud Ash. Great-Grandchildren: Cade, Easton, Creed, Grady, Hollis, Gatlin, Anderson, Gunner, Magnolia, Lily, Bo, and Jack. Brother Gary Washburn and wife Sharon, brother-in-law Dennis Gambrell and wife April, and sister-in-law Phyllis Neal’s well as a host of long-time friends and loved ones.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws, Clifford and Billie Gambrell.
Services were held Jan. 10th at Cooper Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Dale Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home Tecumseh.
