Linda Jane Parrott

Linda Jane (Adkisson) Parrott, age 66, of Robinson, Illinois went to join her Heavenly Father on August 29, 2014 at home surrounded by her family, after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on December 7, 1947 in Robinson, the daughter of John and Florence (Crandall) Adkisson of Bellair, IL. She attended Robinson Grade Schools and graduated from Oblong High School as a Co-Valedictorian. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University in December of 1969 with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. She taught at both New Hebron Christian School and Robinson High School. She was a member of the Bellair Church of Christ and Highland Church of Christ. Linda was a member of the DAR, Delta Kappa Gamma and Illinois Retired Teachers. She also taught the 3 year old Sunday School class at Highland Church of Christ for over 20 years. In December 1969, she married Gregory Allen Parrott in Bellair, Illinois and he survives. Her family also includes two daughters and one son, RoseEllen & Tom Osborne, Robinson, Amber & Matt Kramme, Monticello, Johnathan & Amanda Parrott, Decatur. Her grandchildren include Aidan Osborne, Liam Osborne, Amos Kramme and Milaina Kramme. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Ellen Parrott, an Aunt Rose Penrod, and close cousin Carolyn Ripley along with many beloved relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson with Bill Greenwood officiating. Burial will be in the Oblong Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 1st at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Parrott may be made to the Home Economics Program at the Oblong Christian Children’s Home.