Lynnda Jean Harrison Owen

Lynnda Jeane Harrison Owen transitioned to her heavenly home on Aug. 3, 2026, after spending one week under hospice care at her home in Birmingham AL. She was 80 years old. Lynnda always hoped for Jesus’ return during her lifetime to be able to meet Him in the air, but she trusted God fully and was not afraid of death, content with knowing she would be with Him regardless of how or when. Lynnda was diagnosed in August of 2023 with pancreatic cancer about the same time that her loving husband lost his battle with cancer. She braved several months of chemotherapy, got her silvery-white hair back, and decided against radical surgery. She instead pursued a natural journey to beat back the cancer for as long as possible and got the bonus healthy years she was hoping for. Lynnda was born in Ft. Worth TX, on Oct. 17, 1945, the youngest of 3 children of Ernest Hutton Harrison and Mamie Beatrice Pitts Harrison. She grew up in the Ft. Worth area and was a drum major at Carter-Riverside High School. She made her way down to Baylor University in Waco TX, obtaining a degree in mathematics which she used in her work life as a computer programmer in the days when that meant huge buildings for the equipment, giant reels that needed changing, and dot matrix printers to check the coding. It was also at Baylor that she met Dwayne who would be her protector and defender husband for almost 56 years. She became good friends with Dwayne’s sister Frieda and roomed with her in college as well. After graduation, the couple married in Waco TX on Sept. 9, 1967, and a month later Dwayne entered the Navy and served until Nov. 1970, moving his wife to wherever he was based. After military life, Lynnda was constantly on the move again, but this time as the wife of a Southern Baptist Music & Education Director. As an introvert, Lynnda was not particularly thrilled to learn she was going to be the wife of a minister, but she loved and supported Dwayne and faithfully followed him to whatever church he served and always sang in his choirs. In 1990, Lynnda took a Dale Carnegie course, which opened her life up to many meaningful friendships in the towns she lived in from that time forward. Though Lynnda had stints of work in technology now and again, she spent most of her married life as a homemaker, and became very skilled in sewing, cooking, and raising children. Lynnda made clothes for her children when they were small, and curtains for every house she lived in. She made hearty and wholesome meals from scratch and was a master of Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals. She was an avid collector of Madame Alexander dolls, and of Hallmark ornaments. She made certain her children and grandchildren’s Christmas trees were full of Hallmark ornaments, too. Because her grandchildren all lived away from her, Lynnda hosted an annual summer “Mammaw Camp”, complete with matching t-shirts and a schedule of activities, to draw them close and dote on them while they were in grade school. The final church the couple served was near Longview TX, and from there they officially retired in 2016 and moved to Birmingham AL to be nearer to family. They joined Central Baptist Church in Argo AL, where Dwayne and Lynnda wore matching outfits every Sunday, and served in the choir. An avid reader, Lynnda also took on responsibilities in the church’s library, an important center of Christian education for all ages. Lynnda is survived by her two children: daughter Sherri (Alan) Easdon of Trussville AL, son Darrell (Jacinda) Owen of Allen TX; six grandchildren: Amanda (Jasaveon) Davis, Dylan Owen, Aaron (Ashley) Easdon, Xander Owen, Chloe Owen and Preston Owen; and beloved pet Domino. Lynnda is also survived by her sister Jeanette Harrison of Pearland TX, and brother Ronnie (Janet) Harrison of Millsboro DE, and a host of special nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of almost 56 years Dwayne Ray Owen, and her special sister-in-law Freida Owen Braswell of Plano TX. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Lynnda’s church friends who filled her life and days after Dwayne’s death. You made her feel cherished, sent her endless greeting cards by mail, kept her company, and kept her busy. She loved each and every one of you. You know who you are. Also, special thanks to the caregivers of Aveanna Home Health and Aveanna Hospice, as well as Shalyn and JeQueriah from ComForCare, and to Lynnda’s mighty warrior friend Barbara Phillips, all of whom had a hand in her care during the last few weeks of her life. A memorial service will be held at Central Baptist Church in Argo on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, with visitation at 2:30 pm and the service at 3 pm.

Lynnda Jean Harrison Owen

October 17, 1945 - August 3, 2026