Linda Janda Ray-Behnke, age 75, of Russellville died Monday, July 25, 2022, at her home.  She was born June 24, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Anne Emily Cihler Janda.

She loved nature, animals, tortoises, sewing, crafting, crocheting, and old time British murder mystery shows.  She was an excellent artist and excelled at painting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, Jimmy Ray, James Lee Behnke, Lou Ebling; two sisters, Shirley Francevic and Dorothy Haymes; and son-in-law, James Gil Holcomb.

Survivors include her son, David Ray of Russellville; a daughter, Vanessa Ray-Holcomb of Russellville; two grandchildren, Riley Holcomb and Paisley Holcomb; and many other relatives and friends.

The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 29, 2022, at Macedonia Cemetery at Pocola, Oklahoma and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.