Linda Raynell "Pinkie" Parker was born on June 3, 1962 in Homestead, Florida to Dave and Cora Parker, Linda was the fifth of eight children born to this union. The family moved to Greenville Mississippi and attended William Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she dedicated her life to Christ at a young age. Linda was a member of First Baptist Church, under the direction of Pastor Hammons, Jr.
Linda attended Lever King Cooper Elementary School in Homestead, Florida and Coleman Junior High. She later moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma to attend the Guthrie Job Corps Center where she graduated with her General Equivalency Diploma and a Certification in Health Care. After graduation, Linda worked for Westview Living Center as a QMHR manager for 17 years, where she gave the best quality of care to her residents. After leaving Westview, she worked at Guthrie Job Corps for 17yrs. Linda Served as a Social Development Advisor, Center Duty Officer, Career Preparation Support Staff and Security Trade. She was very dedicated to "her boys" as she affectionately called them. Linda served as a committee member for the (GJCC) until her passing.
Linda was an outspoken advocate for the cancer awareness. In her spare time, she volunteered with the variety of community organizations and served as a guest speaker for many cancer awareness programs. She enjoyed shopping (especially for her favorite color, pink), traveling, reading, giving gifts and spending time with her family.