Linda Knox Wilson

Mrs. Linda Knox Wilson, age 72, passed away Saturday morning, December 14, at her home in Plains. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 17, at Plains Baptist Church, with Rev. Hugh Harbort and Rev. David McLemore officiating. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 16, between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 South Lee Street, and at other times at the family residence, 108 West Church Street in Plains. Born August 30, 1941 in Athens, TN, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Ray Knox and Della Amanda Lee Key Knox. She was a member of Plains Baptist Church since 1977, where she served as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, G.A. leader, Secretary, Church Training leader, and Co-Director of Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and a member of the Precept Bible Study. Survivors include her husband, Bro. Don Wilson of Plains; daughter, Donna Pottorff (Mark) of Atlanta; sons: Mark Wilson (Angela) of Pembroke, Steve Wilson (Karen) of Buford, and Phil Wilson of Americus; 8 grandchildren: Matt Wilson & Ty Wilson, of Pembroke, Brooke Wilson, Peyton Wilson, Tori Wilson & Jack Wilson, of Buford, and Alex Pottorff & Grace Pottorff, of Atlanta; sister, Pam Maddux (Larry) of Salem, IL; and several nieces & nephews. Her husband, children and grandchildren were very precious to Mrs. Wilson, and were the joy of her life. For those wishing to do so, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Building Fund at Plains Baptist Church, P.O. Box 198, Plains, GA 31780, or to Phoebe Sumter Hospice, P.O. Box 1424, Americus, GA 31709. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the Wilson family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 South Lee Street, is in charge of arrangements.