Linda S Fitts

Linda Sue Fitts, age 72, of Watts, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born on January 9, 1954, in Broken Arrow, OK, the daughter of the late George Owen Ellis and Phyllis Jeanne Ellis(Stewart). On May 22, 1974, she married the love of her life, Jimmy Joe “Corny” Fitts on a dare and he preceded her in death on August 21, 2013, after 39 years of marriage.

Linda worked for Dayspring Cards for 25 years as a data entry clerk. She was well known for her crocheting, knitting, and cross-stitch. She was often seen at her daughters’ school events with her crochet bag in tow with her hands moving quickly while she watched her daughters play in various sporting events.Linda was an avid reader, with her favorite being the Miss Fortune Series by Jana Deleon. Linda grew up writing poetryand playing the violin. She loved spending time with her family and was a pet lover and hummingbird figurine collector. Linda was blessed to have the greenest thumb and known widely for her large vegetable and flower gardens.

Linda is survived by her daughters, Sonya Pace and husband Max of Locust Grove, OK, Ginger Vest and husband, John of Siloam Springs, AR, and Valerie Gaston and husband Nick of Peyton, CO; a sister Phyllis Ary and husband Eddie of Stigler, OK; 6 grandchildren, Quinton Blair and wife Jana, Phillip Blair, Kimberly Blair, John C. Vest and wife Kathleen; Michael Vest, and Belle Gaston; and 8 great grandchildren.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her 3 brothers, George L. Ellis, Norman L. Ellis, and Alan R. Ellis.