Lynda Kay (Allen) Hathaway

Lynda Kay (Allen) Hathaway, 75, of Cleburne, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord Jesus on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 11, 2024, at the Cleburne Conference Center, located at 1501 W. Henderson St. in Cleburne, Texas. 

A lifelong proud Texan, Lynda was born on November 23, 1948, in Houston to R.B. and Mary Louise (Bell) Allen. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Canyon, Texas, where Lynda graduated from Canyon High School in 1967. She was a skilled equestrian and was crowned Queen of the Local Sheriff's Posse for her horsemanship in 1966. Soon thereafter, Lynda relocated to the DFW area and started her family. 

Lynda married the love of her life, John Hathaway, on September 17, 1990. Shortly thereafter, she returned to college to obtain her nursing license, dedicating her career to hospice care. Lynda believed that being a hospice nurse was her highest calling, finding deep meaning and fulfillment in providing comfort to countless patients and their families.

 Lynda had a deep passion for teaching about Jesus's love, spending many years as a Sunday School teacher. She took great joy in planning lessons and helping others find peace through their faith. Her love for family was boundless, and she cherished her role as a grandmother, delighting in baking, sleepovers, and creating holiday traditions with her grandchildren. She loved to travel, embarking on many adventures around the world with John and her family. An avid reader, Lynda particularly enjoyed mystery novels and also found joy singing in her church choir. 

Lynda is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, John Frederic Hathaway; her son, Frank Morphis and his wife, Connie; her daughter, Denyse Medlenka and her husband, Chris; her sons, John Frederic Hathaway Jr. and Joseph Hathaway; her sister, Janice Elick and her husband, Don; and her grandchildren, Elizabeth Hathaway, Emily Hathaway, John G. Hathaway, Sofia Medlenka, Abigail Morphis, Avery Medlenka, and Jacob Medlenka. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Saundra Allen, and her grandson Joshua Hathaway. 

Lynda successfully navigated her illness and continued to be an active member of her family and community, thanks to the unwavering companionship and care provided by John. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff of Santa Fe Trails Nursing and Memory Care and the dedicated team at Bespoke Hospice for their exceptional care. 

Memorials in Lynda’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.