Linda Mary Cooke Elias, 82 of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on March 14, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Linda was born on April 13, 1940 in Worcester MA, to John and Madlyn Cooke. Linda was the devoted wife of John D. Elias, Mother of 6, Grandmother of 8, and Great Grandmother of 5. She spent her life dedicated to her family, and enjoyed cooking for celebrations, watercolor painting, and playing games to pass the time

Linda was preceded in death by her husband (John D. Elias) of 52 years and son (John D. Elias, Jr.). She is survived by her Sister in Law, Sr. Mary Joan Elias, GNSH of Philadelphia, Children, Mary Susan Dean (Jeffrey) of Jefferson, GA, Daughter in Law, Deneen Johnson Elias of Monroe, GA, Mary Joan Pulley (Rick) of Watkinsville, GA, Karen Madlyn Crews (David) of Nashville, GA, Mary Beth Elias of Orlando, FL, Mary Catherine Garmon of Cumming, GA. Her Grandchildren, Christopher Pulley (Amber) of Southgate, KY, Matthew Pulley (Danielle) of Savannah, GA, Ryan Pulley (Natalie) of Atlanta, GA, Megan Dreher (Christopher) of Statham, GA, Madison Hutchins (Dylan) of Monroe, GA, Jessica Hutto of Nashville, GA, Chandler Garmon (Emily) of Atlanta, GA, and Jordan Garmon of Orlando, FL. Her Great Grandchildren, Corbin Hutto, Elias Pulley, Laine Pulley, Knox Dreher and Delaney Hutchins.

There will be a private family celebration of life on Saturday, March 18th. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to University Cancer and Blood Center of Athens, GA or Family Hospice of Athens 624 S. Milledge Ave. Suite 101 Athens, Ga. 30605

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