Linda Young Haskins

Linda Young Haskins, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Sha-arey Israel Cemetery, with Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein officiating. The service will be livestreamed on Hart’s Mortuary’s Facebook page,

Linda was raised in the small town of Hampton, South Carolina. She attended University of Georgia where she met the love of her life, Melvin Haskins They moved to Macon, Georgia in 1965, where they owned The Oxford Shop in downtown Macon and raised their family. After closing the Oxford Shop, Linda and Melvin started Casino Tours, Inc. in 1978, where Linda worked as the executive secretary. Through this business Linda and Melvin developed many cherished friendships and traveled worldwide.  Linda was an active member of Congregation Sha’arey Israel and a lifetime member of Hadassah. Linda was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She truly cherished her time with her family.  Linda enjoyed playing Mah Jongg, Rummikub, Canasta, and Poker.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Terri Haskins Steinberg (Barry); son, Richard Haskins (Amy); brothers, Alan Young (Beth) and Dr. Larry Young (Barbi); sister Toby Young Chod (Dr. Steven); grandchildren, Austin Chad Cohen, Taylor Brooke Cohen, Peyton Madison Cohen, Mackenzie Haskins, Danielle Haskins, Zach Sabatini, and Zoe Sabatini; brother-in-law, Burt Haskins (Dorothy); and devoted caregiver, Sharon Suso.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Haskins; and parents, Morris Young and Ethel Kravitz Young.

Hart’s on Cherry Street, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 has charge of the arrangements.