Linda Hawkins Parker passed away in the arms of her Savior after her battle with cancer on Friday, February 9, 2024.  Born in Dunedin, Florida to the late Warren Hawkins and Ella Mae Smith.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Warren "Peewee" Hawkins; sisters, Barbara Sparks and Connie Lovingood; infant daughter, Pamela Dotson; and son, Johnny Dotson.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, David S. Parker; daughters, Tracey Murphy and Lisa Dotson; granddaughters, Asleigh Hartsell and Piper Murphy; grandsons Bradley Hartsell and Justin Dotson; daughter-in-law, Regina Dotson; 3 great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held 12:30 PM Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy Knoxville, TN.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.