Linda was born on October 3, 1942, in Ider, AL to Frank Crawford Ladd and Lythonia Murdock Ladd, the second of three children. Growing up in Henegar, AL, Linda was an especially sharp, hardworking, and personable young woman who was very active during her years at Sylvania High School where she graduated in 1961. While at school Linda participated as a member of the Paper Staff, the Annual Staff, FHA, the "S" Club, the Beta Club, and as a class officer and cheerleader amongst other things. She was named Class Favorite during her junior year and was Head Cheerleader and "Good Citizen Girl" during her senior year.
Linda moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1971 and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science in 1977. She married Wayne Douglas Schendel, Sr. in 1978 and moved to Harrison, TN. She worked as an office clerk for Valleybrook Golf & Country Club and then Hamilton County Nursing Home for many years and later, after moving to Rossville, GA following the death of her husband, she worked as a receptionist at East Ridge Retirement Center before retiring herself in 2008.
Linda was a lifelong fan of Elvis and could often be found listening to his music throughout the day. She was never without a pet and although quite fond of dogs, especially her faithful dog Heidi, she became a devoted cat owner later in life to her little girl Jade. She specifically enjoyed traveling with her family and church group including trips to Niagara Falls and Alaska, collecting rooster figurines and dolls, knitting, and watching college football, mysteries, and especially game shows.
Linda was always an active member of the Presbyterian Church, most recently at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, while having also attended Trinity Presbyterian Church and Northminster Presbyterian Church in the past. She was often a member of the choir and especially enjoyed singing with her son in the choir at Trinity. She was an avid member of Presbyterian women's groups and was always eager to help the church in any way she could.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Schendel, her parents Frank and Lythonia Ladd, and her brother Wendell Rains Ladd.
Survivors include her son Timothy Schendel (Ashley), granddaughter Aurora Schendel, sister Myra Grady, sister-in-law Peggy Ladd, and nieces Lisa Gay (Tom), MeShon Caldwell (Pat), and Kellie Briggs (Jason), as well as several cousins and her good friend, Pat Holland.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Gentiva Hospice for their help in the care of Linda.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, July 12th at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. A funeral service will then be held in the chapel at 2:30 pm with Dr. Courtney Krueger officiating, followed by a private interment at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 North Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com
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