Linda Kay Fricker Uhiren of Hazen, was born January 19, 1942 in Stuttgart to Ray Richard and Louise Lawman Fricker. Linda passed away at the Lonoke Health and Rehab on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She spent her school years at DeValls Bluff and graduated from the University of Arkansas.
Linda married Johnnie Paul Uhiren on November 26, 1966 and they lived in Slovak for 51 ½ years until his death in June 2018.
Linda was a very talented artist, painting everything from signs to religious icons to many New Kids On The Block sweatshirts over the years. The drawing on the front of her funeral program was done by her.
She also researched history and genealogy of the Slovak area putting on a large and detailed display at the annual Slovak Heritage Festival. Linda made many contributions to her community and the church and will be missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Johnnie. Linda is survived by her brother, Roy David Frickerand his wife, Virma of DeValls Bluff along with many brother and sister-in-law’s; many loving nieces and nephews including one special nephew/caregiver, Randall Uhiren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 20, 2024 in the Westbrook Funeral Home chapel in Hazen, Arkansas with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M., prior to the service. Burial will be in the St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery in Slovak.
She was an amazing lady..Sending prayers
She was a wonderful person and amazing painter. She made many painted shirts for me and my family. Some of my favorite were decorated with the names of my children for me and of my mom’s grandchildren for my mom. Great present for the family. No task was too difficult for her. Praying for her family.
Linda was married to my cousin, Johnnie Uhiren. She contacted me many times for information about my family when she prepared the history of the Slovak people and I enjoyed all those special moments. She was so talented, so kind and so special. My sympathy, love and prayers to her brother and sister-in-laws, and her family. May she rest in peace. Evelyn Pushkarsky Elgin
Extending my deepest sympathy to Linda Kay’s family. She was a very sweet and special person. We were very close friends in high school and shared so many wonderful times together. I will always hold those sweet memories close to my heart and remember my very special friend. She will be missed, along with her many talents and beautiful art work. In loving memory Linda, from your friend, Mae Ann Luebker.
Prayers for all the family.