Linda R. Hutchens, age 78, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

Mrs. Hutchens was born in Polk County, Georgia on March 14, 1940, the daughter of the late Clarence Dewey Rainwater and Edna Earle Hardy Rainwater. Linda Hutchens was a beloved nurse who served her community through her work, first with Southwire, and then Tanner Home Health. Upon retirement, she was a faithful volunteer at Tanner Hospice and at the food pantry of First Christian Church. She was a generous, listening friend, and a sacrificially loving Nana, Mom, and Aunt.

Survivors include her son, Jay (Jill) Williams, Jr. of Rockmart; daughter, Donna Lynn Williams of Carrollton; step daughter, Valerie (Kent) Buchanan of Whitesburg; four grandchildren, Seth, Zachary, Sam, Colt and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley S. Hutchens; brother, Ralph Rainwater and a sister, Phoye Prince.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 1 p.m. from the First Christian Church with Rev. Randy Barnhart officiating.

The family will receive friends at the First Christian Church Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Kent Buchanan, Colt Buchanan, Sam Buchanan, Seth Williams, Zachary Williams and Jay Williams.

Interment will be in Carroll Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tanner Hospice, P.O. Box 1136, Carrollton, Georgia or a charity of your choice.

Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.

The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is making this local announcement for the family of Mrs. Linda R. Hutchens.