Linda Mai Watson, 82, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 3, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee and was the beloved daughter of the late William and Ruby Bilbrey.
Linda was a graduate of Howard High School in Nashville, Tennessee, and carried the values of family, love, and resilience throughout her life. She was a devoted homemaker who found great joy in caring for her family and creating a warm, loving home. Carrying a deep love for nature, Linda spent many happy hours gardening, planting flowers, and watching butterflies.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by siblings, Edith (Bill) Aldridge and William D. (Anna) Bilbrey, as well as her granddaughter, Erin Jessica Baskin.
Linda is survived by her children, Terry Allen Baskin of Hartford, Kentucky, Thomas Christopher (Karri) Baskin of Salisbury, Maryland, and Teresa Lynn Baskin of Suisun, California; grandchildren, Kelly C, (William) Rowe, Dominique (Theresa) Martin, Brittany N. Baskin, Collin C. Baskin, Jasmine Morgande, Sydney (Tyler) Hurm, and Max Leisure; great-grandchildren, Keelyn Green, Rextyn Pickett, and Winifred Rowe; sister, Robbie (Joe) Ward; as well as many other loving family and friends.
A private celebration will be held to honor Linda’s life.
Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.