Linda Karen (Roan) Rabon
Linda Karen (Roan) Rabon, known to family and friends simply as Linda, passed away on March 28, 2026 in Hugo, Okla., at the age of 84.
She was born on Sept. 22, 1941 in Antlers, Okla., to Homer Berry Roan and Mary Lee “Doll” (Journot) Roan. Linda lived a life marked by kindness, creativity and selfless service, and she was deeply rooted in the communities she called home. She was a Christian woman whose faith guided the way she treated others, and she was admired for her friendly nature, her creative spirit, and her willingness to help wherever she was needed.
Linda graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a teaching degree and later earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma in counseling. She began her career as a schoolteacher in the Norman School District and later taught at several local schools, including Goodland and Fort Towson, and served as a counselor at Valliant Schools. Through her work in education, she touched the lives of countless students and families, offering encouragement, guidance and steady support.
Her service to the public extended well beyond the classroom. Linda served as the Choctaw County Election Board Secretary from 1988 to 1992, during which time she helped change the voting system from counting paper ballots to electronic tallies. She also served in all offices of the local Democrat Party, including Chairman, demonstrating her commitment to civic involvement and community leadership. Her efforts reflected a lifelong dedication to making her community stronger and better for those who would follow.
Linda was also a business owner and an active presence in downtown Hugo for many years at her local flower shop through Linda’s Place. She took pride in helping with downtown improvements, including the streetlamps that light the downtown area and the green spaces along the sidewalks. Her care for Hugo was evident in the many ways she contributed to its growth and beauty, and her influence will remain part of the town’s character for years to come.
When her boys were young, Linda started a local Cub Scout Pack to serve the community and provide opportunities for local children. She also worked as a caseworker for DHS, where she assisted the underprivileged and believed in giving people a hand up rather than a handout. In every role she held, Linda showed compassion, practical wisdom, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of others.
She is survived by her son, Senator Jeff Rabon of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bob Warren Rabon; her son, Robert Lee Rabon III; her parents, Homer Berry Roan and Mary Lee “Doll” (Journot) Roan; and her siblings: William Homer “Bill” Roan, Ima Kate Cousins, Cecil Marie Smith, Johnnie Buchanan, Elizabeth Eva “Lib” (Roan) Lane, and Homer Berry “Bud” Roan, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Church of the Holy Cross in Paris, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026 in the Prater-Lampton- Mills & Coffey Chapel. Services are under the direction of Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Home.
