Linda Diane (Parker) Koonce, age 74, of Frisco, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, to Lois Olive (Richardson) and Wayne Gregory Parker. Linda earned her bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Nursing and had a successful career as a registered nurse, health care administrator, and columnist. She married Curtis R. Koonce in Beaumont on August 18, 1990. Curtis preceded Linda in death on May 20, 1918, after enjoying a wonderful 27 year marriage. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and keeping in touch with her life long friends. Linda was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Amanda Farrar and her husband, Chris, of Frisco; her grandchildren, Hannah Farrar, Abby Farrar, and William Farrar; daughter-in-law Shannon Dearing and grandsons Phineas Dearing and Brock Dearing; her brother, Robert Parker and his wife, Peggy of Bridge City, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Curtis Koonce, and her son, Davy Dearing.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.