Linda Ann Fanning

Linda Ann Fanning, 72, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1954, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Gertrude Cooksey Miller and Lewis Montgomery Miller. Linda was born and raised in Elk City, where her life journey began, and the foundation of her family and many lifelong memories were established.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was previously married to Ralph DeWayne Hasty, with whom she shared three sons: Jason, Scott, and Kevin. She later married Ron Fanning, and they spent 28 wonderful years together.

For more than 40 years, Linda dedicated her life to caring for children as a daycare teacher. Her love for children extended far beyond her work, and throughout those years, she touched the lives of countless little ones and the families who entrusted them to her care. Linda was also very artistic and enjoyed painting murals on the windows at the daycares where she worked, bringing color, creativity, and a little extra magic to the places she called her workplace. The impact she made through her kindness, patience, and nurturing spirit will be remembered by many.

Linda had a special place in her heart for animals and was never one to turn away a stray in need of a home or a little love. Her compassion extended to all living things. Above all, Linda loved her family. She never missed an opportunity to talk about her children and grandchildren, who brought her tremendous pride and joy.

Linda is survived by her husband, Ron Fanning; her sons, Jason Hasty and wife Jami, and Kevin Hasty and wife Tricia; her grandchildren, Carlie Ortiz and husband Nick, Carter Hasty, Jaxon Hasty, and Jonathan Hasty; and her great-granddaughter, Oceana Ortiz. She is also survived by her brothers, Joe Miller, Rick Baden, and Larry Miller; her sisters, Wanda Conklin and Jackie Wiles; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude Cooksey Miller and Lewis Montgomery Miller; her son, Scott Wayne Hasty; her mother-in-law, Nora Mae Fanning; her brothers, Carl Miller and Jimmy Miller; her sister, Pat Norman; her brothers-in-law, Charlie Norman and Lester Conklin; and her sisters-in-law, Janet Miller and Jan Miller.

Linda leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and countless lives touched through her years of caring for others. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, former daycare children, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Special Thanks: The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Yukon firefighters and the compassionate staff at INTEGRIS Hospice House for the kindness, care, and support they provided to Linda and her family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Linda's honor to: Pets and People, P. O. Box 850587, Yukon, OK 73085 or online at Petsandpeople.com.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2026 at the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Yukon, Oklahoma.