Linda Marie ParsonsHutchinson, KS

Linda Marie Parsons, 75, of Hutchinson, died January 28, 2026, at Selah Assisted Living of Sunshine Meadows in Buhler. She was born August 5, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Alvin L. and Leota B. (Fisher) Coop.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, Hutchinson Community College, and Adela Hale School of Business. She worked as a secretary at Carey Salt before becoming a wife and mother and then operated a daycare in her home for a time. Linda was a member of Church of the Holy Cross. She enjoyed crochet, ceramics, reading, and sewing, and cherished time spent with friends. Linda was active in Bible study and faithfully helped at her church and with funeral dinners. In her free time, Linda enjoyed walking at the mall, playing racquetball, listening to oldies music, and watching classic television shows. Family dinners were especially meaningful to her. Above all else, Linda deeply loved her husband and children, and nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and proudly watching their sporting events.

On January 19, 1975, Linda married Dennis C. Parsons, in Hutchinson. They shared over 51 years of marriage. He survives.

Also surviving are: her daughters, Angie Meitler (Trevor) of Hutchinson, Melissa Gearhardt (Jevon) of Latham, Amanda Parsons-Kitchen (Joe) of Salina; grandchildren, Renae Beshears (Colt), Kayla Engel (Mason), Nicholas Meitler (Courtney), Dakota Gearhardt, Dawson Gearhardt, Denton Gearhardt, Trey Berland (Ariana), Trent Berland, Lexi Kitchen (Jordan), Nick Kitchen (Maya), Connor Kitchen, Abigail Kitchen; great-grandchildren, Jace Butler, Eloise Beshears, Silas Beshears, Clara Beshears, Meadow Engel, Luke Berland; sister, Patti Kramer (Barry) of Lenexa; brother, Larry “Leon” Coop of Peculiar, MO; and other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park.

The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/@holycrosscatholichutchinso5776?feature=shared

Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.