Lynneya Suezette Hale

Lynneya Suezette Hale, 66, passed away on November 6, 2026. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of kindness, generosity, strength, and unconditional love.

Lynneya was a woman with a strong spirit and a heart of gold. She never knew a stranger and had a remarkable way of making everyone feel loved, welcomed, and accepted. Her home was always open, her kitchen was always available, and no one ever went hungry or without a place to stay if she could help it. Over the years, many lovingly called her “Mom” or “Grandma,” even though they were not related by blood. To Lynneya, family was defined by love, not just blood.

On December 30, 1977, Lynneya married Tim Hale, beginning a marriage that would span nearly 49 years. Together, they built a life filled with family, memories, and love. Throughout Lynneya’s declining health, Tim remained faithfully by her side, caring for her with patience, tenderness, and unwavering devotion. Even when her memories faded and words became difficult, his love and dedication never wavered.

Becoming a mother at just 16 years old, Lynneya learned early in life the meaning of sacrifice, determination, and hard work. Throughout her life, she often worked multiple jobs to ensure her children never went without. From working in food service and hospitality to bartending and management, Lynneya took pride in everything she did. She especially loved bartending, where her outgoing personality, quick wit, and love for conversation allowed her to make countless friends. No matter how hard she worked, her greatest priority was always providing for the family she loved.

Lynneya had a special love for gardening, planting flowers, and creating beautiful floral arrangements. She found joy in tending to her gardens, watching her flowers bloom, and sharing their beauty with others. During her years in banquet management, she often created beautiful wedding arrangements for family, friends, and even complete strangers who could not afford them. She believed everyone deserved something beautiful on their special day, regardless of their circumstances.

She also enjoyed collecting antiques, refinishing furniture, and bringing old treasures back to life. Lynneya was also an excellent pool player who could certainly hold her own around a pool table!

Her love and compassion extended to animals of every kind. Throughout her life, Lynneya rescued and cared for countless animals, including dogs, cats, snapping turtles, ferrets, fish, parrots, parakeets, guinea pigs, and hamsters. If an animal needed a loving home, Lynneya always found room for one more.

Above all, Lynneya treasured her children and grandchildren. They were her greatest pride and joy, and she devoted her life to loving, protecting, and providing for them. Though she could be a little rough around the edges and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, those who knew her understood that beneath her strong exterior was one of the kindest and most generous hearts. She would give someone her last dollar, her last meal, or a roof over their head without expecting anything in return.

The final 13 years of Lynneya’s life brought significant challenges. She suffered two strokes and, within that same month, was diagnosed with lung cancer. The strokes initially affected her short-term memory, and over time, her long-term memory, ability to communicate, and independence gradually declined. Despite these hardships, the love she shared with her family remained, expressed through precious smiles, gentle touches, and moments of connection that will forever be cherished.

Lynneya will be remembered for her strength, her laughter, her beautiful gardens, her love of animals, and her willingness to help anyone in need. Her legacy lives on in the family she loved, the lives she touched, and the kindness she so freely shared.

Her door was always open, her table always had room, and her heart always had space for one more.

Like the flowers she lovingly planted, the seeds of kindness and love Lynneya scattered throughout her life will continue to bloom for generations to come.

Forever loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents; niece, Rachel Stark; step-brother, Dennis Padilla; aunts, Aretta and Loretta; and granddaughter, Emma McLeod.

Lynneya is survived by her husband of nearly 49 years, Tim Hale; children, Kiesha Hale, Jason Hale, Joanna (Derrick) Sand, and Jesse Hale; grandchildren, Jayven Padilla, Amburlie Hale, Rosalyn Hale, Logan Meyer, and Kamden Hale; siblings, Allen (Denise) Turner, LaLonna Nease, Lyle (Debbie) Turner, Roberta Turner, and Nelson Turner; and step-siblings, Terri Padilla, David Padilla, Phillip Padilla, Tommy Padilla, and Tessie Burbank.

Visitation: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral: 1 pm, Thursday, November 12, 2026, both at Reflection Pointe Funeral & Cremation Services, 3201 S. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67210. Interment to follow at Reflection Pointe Cemetery.

Flowers are warmly welcomed, as Lynneya had a lifelong love for flowers and the beauty they brought into the world. For those wishing to honor her memory through a charitable contribution, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to a local humane society or animal shelter of your choice, reflecting her compassion for animals and her family’s journey through memory loss.

Whether through flowers, a donation, or a simple act of kindness, each gesture is a meaningful way to celebrate Lynneya’s life and the love she shared with so many.