Linnette Nierintz Whitlock (nee Linnette Chadburn Nierintz) passed away peacefully at her home in Warrenton, Missouri on January 26th, 2026 at the age of 85. She was born in Torrington, Connecticut on January 15th, 1941.

Linnette is survived by her loving husband Rev. Dr. Lawrence Eugene Whitlock III of 59 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by son Frederick Edward Whitlock (Mackenzie Whitlock) of Waterford, Connecticut, daughter Karen Lynn Whitlock Spradling (James Spradling) of Wright City, Missouri, grandson Max Edward Whitlock of Waterford, Connecticut, and granddaughter Morgan Nicole Spradling (Matthew Noelker) of Wentzville, Missouri.

Linnette worked in Christian and special eduction. She loved traveling, spending time with family, bird watching, reading, sewing, seafood, cooking, studying the bible, cats, the ocean, dolls, antiques, and rooting for UConn, Red Sox and Colts.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, and/or to the PALS Animal Shelter of Hawk Point, Missouri.