Malinda Grupka Obituary

Ms. Malinda Grupka, age 89 of Indian Mound, TN was called home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Indian Mound, TN on October 18, 1933 the beloved daughter of Roy and Flora Bell Parker Austin. Malinda was passionate about her family, cooking for them and having get togethers at her home. She worked in several local restaurants. She was an excellent cook and was well known for her chicken and dumplings, delicious pies and cakes. She enjoyed painting, bingo and fishing and playing with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Having children around always brought the biggest smile and joy to her life. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Grupka, Jr; son, Ronald Grupka; brothers; Tommy Austin, James Austin and Kenneth Austin; sisters, Bertha Trump, Faye Lehman and Margie Nothan; and grandson, Jeremy Johnson. She leaves behind her loving family, sons, Joseph Grupka (Barb) and Michael Grupka; daughters, Linda Johnson (Ron), Chrystal Clamp (Stuart) and Lisa Ogle (Michael); sister, Ethelyne Turner, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 beginning at 12:00 pm and continue until the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Anglin Funeral Home with Bro. James Wyatt officiating. Burial will be Austin Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, TN and online condolences may be made at anglinfuneralhome. com