Obituaries

Linda Darlene Rader (Lin), age 65, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 12, 1958, in Del Rio, Texas to William and Arlene Paulk. Lin grew up in Fitzgerald, GA and Valdosta, GA and was a 1976 graduate of Lowndes County High School. She met her true love Kenny at Valdosta Tech, where she worked and he was taking classes, they were married on May 4, 1991, in Adel, GA following that they moved back to Maryville, TN, Kenny’s hometown in the fall of 1991 and mostly lived here since. Lin worked as a Paralegal/Admin. Assistant with the legal firm of O’Neil, Parker and Williamson, where she prepped her attorneys William Young and Howard Vogel for court, she took great pride in her work and loved the people she worked with. Lin was very outgoing and loved animals and going on adventures. Her family, church, and pets were her three biggest passions. Lin always had the ability to make anyone smile. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth M. Rader of Maryville; and sons Chad L. Eason and wife Keri of Valdosta GA; and Garrett L. Eason and wife Amanda of Maryville, TN: and grandchildren Graycie Elizabeth Eason, Jolene Marie Smith, and Caleb Lee Eason all of Valdosta.