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Linda M Gremminger, 79 of Bella Vista, Ar passed away April 29th 2025
She died at Circle of Life Hospice surrounded in comfort and peace. She was born in Woodburn Oregon to her parents Charles Junior (CJ) Huffman and Hattie B (Harper) Nottingham.
Linda spent most of her life in the St Louis county and St Charles Mo area. Her and Ralph Dewain Gremminger Sr. raised 3 children and lived a life of service and good as a nurses aide and then later becoming a Registered Nurse. Linda worked in many hospitals and nursing homes. In Bentonville AR she worked at NWA Medical Center and there she retired from nursing.
Family preceded in death: father Charles Junior Huffman of Doniphan MO. and her mother Hattie B (Harper) Nottingham of St Charles MO. Brothers Charles Allen Huffman, of St PetersMO and Dr. Larry Joe Huffman of St Peters MO. Daughter in Law Debbie Gremminger of Peoria IL and Son in Law John P Engle of Bella Vista AR
Surviving family: daughter, Ronda D (Gremminger) Engle, of Bella Vista AR., sons, Ralph D Gremminger Jr.and spouse Lisa of Spartanburg SC and David L Gremminger, of Peoria IL her sisters Peggy Huffman of St Charles MO. and Irma Norton of St Charles MO., 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
She belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a member of the Metfield ward. She enjoyed the friendships she had made through the years at the 3 wards she lived in. She followed public affairs, enjoyed time with family, and visits from her church sisters.Traveled some and lived life fully. She will be truly missed by family, friends, and all who knew her.
Please come join us as she will be honored at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home 301 N Walnut
Dexter Mo. at 1pm Friday May 16th 2025.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
301 N Walnut St PO Box 96, Dexter, MO 63841
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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