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Linda Gail Parker, age 63, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, May 8th, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. She was born in Elizabethton, TN on February 24, 1951, a daughter of Allen and Helen (White) Richardson. Linda graduated from Constantine High School 1969, and from Elkhart Beauty College in 1983. On July 19, 1969 she married Harry Parker in Constantine. Linda owned and operated the Mirror Image Salon in Constantine from 1991 – 2013. She enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, and was an artist, creating charcoal drawings. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren.
Surviving Linda are her mother Helen Richardson, Constantine, husband Harry Parker, Constantine, daughter, Shannon (Heath) Kirchner, of Vicksburg, son Scott Parker and his fiancé Paula Hohl, of S. Bend, grandchildren Garrett Kirchner, Gabrielle Kirchner, Samantha Hohl, and great grandchild Beri Lynn Hohl, sisters, Judy, wife of Bruce Clark, of Constantine; Phyllis, wife of Bill Corwin, of Washougal, WA, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine Friday from 4-6 PM, where Memorial Services will follow at 6:00 PM. with Father Ted Stanley officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
