Linda Hankins Mynatt

Because of her belief in Jesus Christ, Linda Hankins Mynatt, 73, of Germantown, Tennessee took her first steps in Heaven in the early minutes of May 6th, 2025. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she was restored. Praise God! Linda was born in Memphis, TN to James and Vera Hankins on June 18, 1951, and four siblings: brothers Ronnie and Mike (Joyce) and sister Brenda. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Brenda, and her infant brother Ronnie. She grew up at First Baptist Church Memphis and graduated from White Station High School. Upon graduating, she moved to Knoxville and received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee. It was there that she was elected and served as the president of Phi Mu sorority. It was at the University of Tennessee where she met the love of her life, her husband of 51 years, Randy Mynatt. They were married on July 28, 1973, at her home church of First Baptist, Memphis and moved to Atlanta, Georgia to teach in the local school system. They eventually settled in Memphis and started their family. Linda left her teaching job and raised her three children- Andy (Kelly), Rob (Dori) and Melissa Bryant (David). Linda was selfless and should have worn a cape but would have considered it tacky. She raised her kids in the church as a Sunday School teacher, Bible Drill leader, Acteens leader and many other roles but was always known as Mrs. Mynatt or Mrs. Linda in any activity her children were involved in. During the years, Linda had a large contingent of friends from First Baptist, Germantown Baptist and Harvest Church. She was a long-term member of Le Bonheur Club leading the Gold Tag Drive and was instrumental in their cookbook, Key Ingredients. She also spearheaded the fundraising committee to raise donor funds for the Phi Mu sorority house at the University of Tennessee. She was also a Cub Scout leader and tutor, a world-renowned cook, party planner, Christmas open house hostess and seamstress. She loved doing and making things for others. She opened her home and heart to friends, family and even the occasional stray person (or dog). She was always involved with a group of friends whether that be the Birthday Club, Dinner Club or small group from church. She and Randy traveled the world together seeing Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, Alaska and multiple places throughout the US. Her parents had a house at Bear Creek at Pickwick, and her love for the lake was unmatched by anyone. She loved her lake time and taught all her children, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law and many friends the importance of the lake. She spent as much time as she could at the lake house and loved the peace and tranquility that the weekdays brought by Bear Creek. She was truly happy when she was at the lake. Linda was known as "Lolli" to her eight grandchildren: Hannah Grace, Hunter, Jackson, Caroline, Rebecca, Vera, Fox and Cora. She decided that Lolli and Pop would be the grandparents name well before the first grandchild arrived and so it was. She loved her grandkids and all the time she spent with them. She traveled from Hawaii to Canada to Texas to Knoxville to Little Rock and Forest Hill Irene Road to make sure she was there for each of them. Whether it was smocking a dress, making a Tennessee Vols cape, or going to a grandparent's day, Lolli was going to be there. Linda had a large family and will be missed by her multitude of cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Her many friends will miss swapping stories about kids, grandkids and all the current events that she loved to share. Her love of the Lord and the lake will be remembered by all. Proverbs 31:28-31 says, "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring praise at the city gate." In honor of Linda (Lolli) Mynatt a celebration of life will be held at Harvest Church on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with visitation from 9-11 and a service immediately after followed by a burial service at Memorial Park Cemetery.