Linda Joyner Johns Memorial
Linda Joyner Johns was a beloved friend and colleague at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) who showed the utmost passion towards higher education and serving students before her passing in 2022.
Linda married the love of her life, Jeff Johns, in 1991 and in 1995 began her favorite and most rewarding role as a stay-at-home mom, caring for her daughter Lyndsey and son Daniel. As a mother, she shared her encouragement, loving spirit, sense of humor and most importantly, love for the Lord. In 2007, she began working at OTC’s Financial Aid Department, eventually advancing to Director of State and Institutional Programs. Linda worked tirelessly to help students she believed in by finding scholarships, grants, and other resources at the college. Linda loved hiking, capturing nature with her camera at National Parks and laying on the beach during family vacations. Spending time with her family was always a priority.
Impact
She will be incredibly missed, but the positive impact she’s had on the lives of others will continue to live on in the actions of those inspired by her example and in the lives of students impacted by the Linda Joyner Johns Memorial Scholarship, established by her family, friends, and coworkers to help address students’ financial need and challenges including housing insecurity, single parenthood, and incarceration.
Future OTC students who are yet to be born will benefit from Linda’s kind spirit and the generosity she inspired.