Lynda Roetker Dawkins Obituary
In loving memory of Lynda Roetker Dawkins of Plaquemine, Louisiana, born in Buffalo, Oklahoma, who departed this world on February 10, 2025 at the age of 84. Lynda Roetker leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lynda Roetker Dawkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Leo Roetker and Audrey Harriet Reed. She is survived by: her son Russ Dawkins; her grandchildren, Matthew Dawkins and Ava Dawkins of Houston; her brother Joe Roetker (Susan) of Plaquemine; her caregiver Deanna Barry of Plaquemine; her nieces, Anna Roetker of Houston and Kristan Roetker (Jeremiah Mueller) of New Braunfels, Texas; and also, Ted and Carol Thomas of Burlington, WA..
In the fall of 1952, she was diagnosed with Bulbar Polio the first person in Harper County Oklahoma to contract the disease that became a national pandemic that year.
Lynda was inducted into the WCS Circle of Gold for outstanding contributions to the school over its history.
