Linda Grice Watkins

Our beloved mother, Linda G. Watkins passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026 at the age of 80 surrounded by her three daughters and loving family.

Linda retired from the University of South Alabama.  She lived a full life of love, devotion, kindness and grace.  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  

Linda is survived by her children Wanda Eubanks (James), Sheila Parker and Tracy Kipp (Vernon), sister Betty Joyce Hartley, brother Danny Grice as well as six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nieces and nephews.  Linda was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Watkins, parents AC & Mary Grice, brothers Eddie and Kenny Grice.

She will be remembered and missed by family and friends.