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Lynda Parker Obituary
Lynda Parker, 86, of Karnak, passed away at 4:54 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at Southgate Nursing Home in Metropolis, Illinois.
She was born on April 1, 1936 to Arthur and Dillie (Hawkins) Dick in Grantsburg, Illinois. She married Warren "Hoot" Parker on Oct. 29, 1955, and preceded her in death on May 10, 1995.
She owned and operated Hoot's Drive-in for many years.
Survivors include sons, Shane "Bear" Parker and Kerry (Chrystal) Parker; grandchildren, Karly Parker Burk, Katie Parker Barfield, and Dakota Parker; great-grandsons, Sage and Hunter Parker; niece, Susie; other relatives and many friends.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by Hoot's parents, Alvin Ray "AR" and Leona Parker; brother, Jean (Olivia) Dick; and a sister-in-law, Jeanette.
The family held private graveside services at Ohio Chapel Cemetery at Grand Chain. Words of inspiration were spoken by Tammy Horn and Steve Heisner. The service was broadcast on the Crain Funeral Home & Cremation Service Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the Ohio Chapel Cemetery, 18 River Crest Lane, Grand Chain, IL 62941.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home in Ullin.
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Rosemary William's Hinrichs
February 27, 2024
My sincere sympathy in the passing of Lynda. We were schoolmates and friends for many years. May she rest in peace.
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