Lynda Lee Lymke

Lynda Lee Lemke, of Sebree, KY, left on her greatest travel adventure Sunday the 24th of May, 2026. Born Lynda Lee Hopkins, the 8th of January 1949, to Bill and Roberta Hopkins of Decatur, Arkansas, she spent most of her life in Northwest Arkansas. She married Al Lemke on May 21, 1971. Their five month courtship led to a 55 year marriage and two children, Greg and Amber. The Lemkes raised their family in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Lynda founded Lynda’s Travel Service there in 1988, becoming the go-to travel agency for the area. Lynda’s love of travel led her all over the world. As a member of the American Society of Travel Agents, Lynda went on to become a member of the governing board and worked on legislation and programs for travel agents in Washington, D.C. Lynda’s travels took her to many exotic locals around the world. Her two favorites being Hawaii and Scotland. But for all her travels, her most important jobs, and the ones that meant the most was being a mother and grandmother. A tragic accident in 2007 would change the trajectory of her life, shape her, and reveal the grace, courage, and true faith of a mother’s love. Her son, Greg, was severely injured in an accident that left him a quadriplegic. Over the next 13 years, Lynda would become an expert in spinal cord injuries and would, along with Al, be his caregivers. They worked daily on his physical therapy and tirelessly attended to his needs. Together she and Al founded Victory Walk, a spinal cord injury therapy center in Northwest Arkansas to help other victims and families with the daunting task of therapy and recovery. Through the trial and tribulations of those daily tasks her faith never waivered, and her love for Christ and family shone through. It was during those years that she built a tremendous bond with her grandchildren, teaching love of family, faith and friends that continued until the end. After Greg’s passing in 2020, she and Al eventually relocated to Sebree, KY. Shortly after arriving, they began attending Dixon General Baptist Church, where local members said it had seemed like they” had always been there”. Always one to volunteer, she and Al volunteered at the Providence Community Food Bank in Providence, KY, she served on the Housing Authority Board of Siloam Springs, AR, the Siloam Springs Kiwanis Club for many years, and was a tireless band booster for Siloam Springs Marching Band. Lynda’s spirit and personality were a force of nature. Her infectious laugh, wit, and love of conversation, cooking and gardening will be missed. She is survived by her husband Al Lemke, of Sebree, KY; her daughter Amber Jones and husband Chad of Sebree. Her brother Rob Hopkins, and wife Tami, of Decatur, Arkansas. Her grandchildren Gentry and Rory Jones, of Sebree, KY; and Bailey (Lemke) Folger and husband Noah Folger of Gentry, Arkansas as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A visitation is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Linda White Hospice House, https://www.deaconess.com/services/home-care-and-hospice/hospice-care/hospice-house

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Lynda Lee Lymke

January 8, 1949 - May 24, 2026