Mrs. Linda Faye Davis, 44, of Bradyville, Tennessee, passed away on November 8, 2024. She was born on November 20, 1979, in Woodbury, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton Edwin “Eddie” and Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Ross, MeeMaw and grandfather, George and Pauline Miller, father-in-law, Bobby Davis, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Angela Nicole Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Christopher Dean Davis, mother-in-law, Kathy Davis, sons, Hunter Blake (Brittan) Davis, Christopher Brady Davis, and Jacob Tyler Davis, daughter, Destiny (Jesse) Phillips, three grandchildren, special nieces, Novalea “Porky Sue” Heath and Grace Arnold, and special cousins, Ezekiel Clark and Tara Lockridge.
Born and raised in Cannon County. She was a true country girl through and through. She wasn’t going out of the house without her trusty muck boots. That way she was ready to plow right on through the mud and help Chris with whatever tasks they had on their plate for the day. Growing up she learned Southern traditions from her mother and Meemaw. How to love and take care of her husband and children. Not only her family but everyone was a recipient of her big heart and Southern hospitality. She was ready to pitch in and help anyone in need. Her giving spirit seemed to know no bounds. Whatever she had she was willing to share with someone else.
If it came to talking, it was sure she never met a stranger. This came in handy when she and Chris started their business C & L Truck and Trailer Repair. They opened a truck repair service with his mechanical ability and her people skills they made a good team. She was more than happy to talk to the customers. When Chris needed an extra hand with the tools for the job, she was right there to hand him the right one. Being able to work together every day was an extra blessing most couples don’t get to enjoy.
She had recently taken up making floral decorations to place on some of the family’s graves. They had bought the supplies and had the living room set up as a makeshift florist shop. In honor of those gone on before, she also had a special area set aside in the flower bed at home to never forget those she loved and longed to see again.
Linda and Chris met in school and quickly fell in love. From that point on they were almost inseparable. It wasn’t long afterward when the babies started arriving. She was thrilled with being a wife and mother. In Southern fashion she doted on her husband by taking care of him, making sure he had clean clothes, a good meal, and love in abundance. The doting didn’t stop with him, she loved her children and grandchildren to the moon and back. She was able to share a special milestone in the life of one of her sons. It gave her great joy to be able to see her son Blake, get married just the weekend before she became suddenly ill. Undoubtedly, she was anxiously awaiting another grandchild she could spoil and dote on.
She and Chris were blessed with 24 years together. Through thick and thin, they held together whatever was thrown at them. Even when life handed them, heartache from loss in their family they perserverred. The way she dealt with it was to live every day to the fullest, because we aren’t promised tomorrow. Early in life she learned it is more blessed to give than receive. She kept this in the forefront of her mind throughout life. It was demonstrated in one very specific way. When she got her driver’s license, she made the decision to give the ultimate gift. The gift of life as an organ donor. She took this very seriously and encouraged Chris and the children to do so as well. Her giving spirit allows her to live on through someone else now, as an organ donor.
The family is still devastated from her untimely passing. Her wishes were to be cremated and eventually buried with other family. A service will be held at a later time to be announced. Those wishing to share condolences and memories may do so at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to assist the family through the funeral home. Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337. Because every life has a story.