Linda Carol Billings

Linda Carol Billings, age 59 of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Lee Health Coconut Point in Estero, FL.

She was the former owner & operator of the Lighthouse Restaurant and Linda’s Uptown Pizza in downtown Paris.  She formerly worked at Henry County Medical Center.  Linda was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camden.  She enjoyed scrapbooking, crafts, and going to flea markets.  She loved the beach, but most of all, loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Linda was born December 13, 1961, in Dearborn, MI, to Edsel Watson and Shirley Ann Watson, who both survive, of Paris.

She was married March 5, 1994, to Kevin Gene Billings, who survives, of Bonita Springs, FL.

Along with her parents and husband, she is also survived by two daughters, Stephanie Renee (Brian) Beecham of Paris, and Aleshia Michelle Billings of Texas; one sister, Lisa Ann (Mark) Archer of Paris; one brother, Larry Edsel Watson of Paris; three granddaughters, Saiylor Marie Beecham, Irelynn Rain Beecham, and Roarie Rush Beecham; her father-in-law, Harry Avery Billings of Covington, TN; her mother-in-law, Ann Mann of Covington, TN; and one sister-in-law, Kathy Billings of Paris.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  Visitation will be Monday, March 29, 2021, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and continue Tuesday, March 30, 2021, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 4395 Hwy 641 N, Camden, TN 38320.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 11:00 am at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, with Bob Myers officiating.

Family & friends will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Paris, TN.