Obie Lee Lincoln

Mrs. Obie Lee Lincoln, age 96, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Ridgewood Manor with loving family by her side. She was born on June 20, 1923 to Obie and Essie (Hughey) Phason in Texarkana, Texas. Obie was a teacher with Toledo Public Schools for many years and loved helping others. Obie was a talented musician and played the piano and organ at St. Mary's Baptist Church, Inspirational Baptist Church and most recently at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where she was a longtime member. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed baking and gardening. Obie enjoyed spending time and traveling with her husband. She loved nothing more than her family and taking care of them; the love for them was evident in all that she did, and will truly be missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Terry Lincoln, Sr.; grandchildren, Derrick Lincoln, Mattie Lincoln, and Errick Lincoln. Obie is survived by her loving husband of 76 years, Lonnie Lincoln; son, Rhonye Lincoln, Sr.; grandchildren, Dana (John) Kelly, Karen Lincoln, Stephanie (Mike) Huggins, Terry (Andrea) Lincoln, Jr., Rhonye (Tanisha) Lincoln, Jr., Raymond (Danielle) Lincoln, Randall Lincoln, Terrence (Bobbi) Lincoln, Sr., Donielle (Anthony) Garrett, and Nathan (Maleasha) Lincoln; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Lincoln; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive guests on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 10 – 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, OH 43604 with Funeral Services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at church. Interment will follow in Historic Woodlawn Cemetery.

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