Diane Lee

Linda Diane Lee, age 78, of Okolona, passed from this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home.  She was born February 17, 1948, in Alpine, the daughter of the late Daniel Elmore and Lorene Harper Rinkle.  

Diane was a waitress for over forty years.  She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Arkadelphia.  Diane never met a stranger and was always a kind and giving person.  She enjoyed quilting, flower gardening and spending time in the outdoors under the sun in her free time.  

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Melissa Adcock, three brothers, Wayne, Shelby and Kenneth Rinkle.

Survivors are one son, Chad Tucker (Christine) of Okolona, two daughters, Angela Collins of Okolona and Larissa Stewart of Okolona, one sister, Juanita Locke (Donald) of Mineral Wells, TX, seven grandchildren, Jessee Collins, Ashley George, Tommy Pierce, Chyanne Sims, Garrett Rodden, Harley Tucker and Koty Tucker, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Linda’s home at 5434 Hwy 182 West, Okolona.

Memorials may be made to Little Rock Compassion Center, 3618 W Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204. 

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit http://www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.


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