Lyndae Sain Allison

LYNDAE SAIN ALLISON was born Linda Lou Lynn on Jan. 3, 1947 at Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado, Ark. Her parents were Thomas Edward "Toppy" Lynn and Claudie Lou "Betty Jo" Lynn. She attended the U of A at Fayetteville where she met her future husband, Tommy Sain, a Razorback football player. They were married in Brinkley, Ark. and had a daughter, Shelley Sain Seitz, in 1967. Lyndae saw life as an adventure; relishing each new turn and forming deep bonds with the kindred spirits she met along the way. She was fueled by a mix of serendipity, hard work and seizing the moment; both magical and practical she had a magnetic presence that attracted good fortune, interesting people, and so much laughter. Chance led Lyndae to her lifelong career in radio. She had been working a number of odd-jobs, including personal assistant to Tanya Tucker and assistant to Dr. Vale Harrison, but after divorcing in 1976 she needed a position that could meet the financial demands of being a single mother. Following a particularly discouraging job interview, she stopped by a friend's sandwich shop to get some relief from the Arkansas summer heat. Her friend told her a nearby radio station was hiring salespeople. So with a lot of determination and a fair amount of what-the-hell, she walked into the station and was hired on the spot. KXXA Stereo Country 96, which later became KSSN, was an unknown station, but Lyndae parlayed that opportunity into a 40 year business that produced unparalleled sales achievements. She ended her career representing eight radio stations and three networks. Before retiring from Citadel in 2012, Lyndae received the company's first ever National Account Executive of the Year award. She sold over a million dollars every year, even after going into partial retirement. This summer Lyndae was honored by the Arkansas Broadcasters Association "in recognition and appreciation for her outstanding career in the radio industry and the example she set for us all". She was proud of her achievements but eschewed the accolades and attention that came with them! After retirement Lyndae was free to rejoice in her wanderlust and she traveled extensively in the United States and around the world. On a vacation to Italy's Amalfi Coast with her daughter she met one of those gypsy souls she loved so much and made an instant friend. Lyndae was delighted to be maid of honor in her wedding, which took place in Rovello, Italy. She also traveled to Fiji and Southern New Zealand. On this solo journey she navigated a rental car throughout the Southern Alps of NZ, took a helicopter from a rain forest to a glacier and bungeed from the world's tallest bungee. She loved the bungee jump so much that she went again backwards! This past spring her daughter and son-in-law joined her for a trip to Paris and Barcelona for an exploration in food, wine, sightseeing, and shopping. She had a trip to Thailand planned in August, but opted to spend that time with friends and family. Lyndae is survived by her daughter and best friend, Shelley Sain Seitz, her son-in-law, Mike Seitz, her brother Gerald Edward "Gerry" Lynn and his wife Vicki, two nieces, a nephew, and her much loved cat, Abigail. Lyndae formed lasting relationships with those who shared her daring spirit. It's time for us to celebrate her latest journey. Lyndae's Final Happy Hour will be at Ruebel Funeral Home from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2015. There will be shots of tequila and a collection of her favorite sayings to take and enjoy. Lyndae had a special connection with children and animals. She loved them and they loved her. Babies would light up at the sight of her. As a strong advocate of animal rescue, she adopted many animals over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CARE for Animals, www.careforaninals.org, or the charity of your choice. There is always something marvelous right around the corner; follow Lyndae's lead and be ready to make the most of whatever comes your way. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.