Linda Jane Watkins Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Linda Jane Watkins (Philadelphia, Mississippi), whose life came to an end on September 21, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Linda Jane Watkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald Watkins; her parents, Pete Rucker and Minnie Rucker; and her sisters, Bertha Lee Rucker, Thelma Dean Gill, Mattie Lou Creighton, Bonnie Rucker and Martha Marsh.
She is survived by: her daughter LeAnn McElhenney (Ricky) of Decatur; her grandchildren, John Andrew McElhenney and Megan Barnhill (Kenneth); her great grandchildren, Carter, Caleb, Hunter Gibbs and Noah Barnhill; and her sisters, Lessie Chunn and Bessie Ford. She is also survived by nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the McClain-Hays Chapel (1002 E Main St, Philadelphia, MS 39350). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
