Linda Kay Parks

Linda Younger Parks went to be with the angels on November 21, 2012. She was born August 28, 1948 to Nadine Ford Younger and Walter L. (Bump) Younger. Linda was a lifelong resident of Siloam Springs. She passed away after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Even after her diagnosis, she continued to have a cheerful attitude and enjoy life. She was a source of joy for her family and made them smile. Linda was a member of First Baptist Church in Siloam Springs since childhood. She graduated from Siloam Springs High School in 1966, and maintained close friendships with many of her classmates throughout her life. She had many friends and was loved by all who met and knew her. Linda was retired from Dayspring, where she worked for over 20 years. After her retirement, she enjoyed her job and friends at Curves, but had to leave when she became too ill. Linda was an excellent cook, and loved sharing her food with others. She did a lot of cooking for holidays and special occasions for family and friends. She even created a cookbook for her family, ensuring that her recipes can be enjoyed for years even after she's gone. Linda was an amazing seamstress. She sewed clothing for herself, her children, and her grandchildren. She made puppets, hats, and all sorts of things as gifts for those she loved. Her memory will live on in her creations. Linda enjoyed traveling to many wonderful places. She traveled to places like Switzerland, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, Santa Fe, and New York City for vacations, and spent time in Martha's Vineyard, MA; Houston, TX; and Charlotte, NC visiting family. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Dunlap. Linda and Gary shared the love of their animals, beginning with their Blond Cocker Spaniels, and ending with their kitties. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Walter L. and Nadine Younger; her first husband, Jerry Riley; her second husband, Marc A. Logan; and a grandson, Jude Tiergan Logan-Carsten. Linda is survived by her son, Kent Riley and wife Jamie of Martha's Vineyard, MA; daughter, Tonya Logan Mobley and husband Brian of Mint Hill, NC; and grandchildren Adeline Riley, Miles Riley, Christopher Reynolds, and Savanna Mobley. Other survivors include sister Beverly Joyce and husband Bub of Houston, TX; sister Marilyn Jackson and husband Bill of Siloam Springs, AR; nephew Michael Jackson of Dover, NH; nephew Mitchell Jackson of Clarksville, AR; aunt Maxine Thomason of Siloam Springs; step-daughter Jerri Torna and husband Steve of Laurel, MT; step-daughter Sherri Copeland and husband Scott of Kansas, OK; step-son Gary Dunlap and wife Amy of Gentry, AR; and step-son Wes Mabry and wife Melissa of Centerton, AR. The family wishes to thank Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Bill Nowlin, and Sherry Fenno. In addition, a very special thank you to Lonnie Eudy for his wonderful friendship to both Gary and Linda. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2012 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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Linda Kay Parks

August 28, 1948 - November 21, 2012