Linda Parker Dorris

Mrs. Linda Parker Dorris, passed away at Stone Creek Memory Care on August 24, 2025 shortly after 9am after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.

She was born to James and Lona Belle Parker in Sumner County on January 28, 1944. They preceded her in death as did her brother, Jimmy Parker and her beloved son, Tony Lee Dorris in 2020; also brother in law, Dick Sadler.

Linda is survived by her husband of 64 years, Mr. Billy Wayne Dorris; daughter, Susan Annette Dorris and Hermitage; son, Michael Keith Dorris and wife Kimberly of Goodlettsville; her sister, Sylvia Sadler of Trenton, Kentucky, and many family members and friends; seven grandchildren and spouses; four great grandchildren, and her former daughter in law, Mitzi.

Linda was devoted to her church work at Wartrace UMC of Robertson County by playing the piano for many years and singing in the choir at Connell Memorial UMC of Goodlettsville. She was very involved in the work of both churches and especially the Women’s Projects.

Linda was a very talented lady of cooking, sewing, baking or whatever was needed. She raised the children and encouraged them in academics and sports. While doing this, she supported Billy in his teaching and coaching career, seldom missing a game or a match for thirty years.

She attended Goodlettsville High School and got her degree from TSU where she attained her Registered Nursing Licenses and had a wonderful nursing career of 27 years at Memorial and Skyline Hospital.

Her love was genuine and heartfelt to all who knew her and she will be missed.

Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Wednesday, August 27th at Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville. Another visitation will be held from 1-2pm at Connell Memorial UMC Church on Thursday, August 28th with a celebration of life beginning at 2pm. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.