Linda Lou Gentry, age 61 of Seymour, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, due to an illness. She was surrounded by family and loved ones as she passed. Linda was born on June 7, 1954 in Berryville, Arkansas to Doris and Leon Tharp.
She grew up in Massachusetts along with her two sisters and a large extended family. Linda had varied and loyal career experiences including serving her country as a member of the United States Air Force. She was most recently employed at the McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee. She also worked for many years at the Applebee’s Restaurant in Alcoa, Tennessee. Wherever she went she made lifelong friends and gained respect due to her honesty, integrity, work ethic and just plain all around goodness. Linda was known for her quick wit, warm heart and the mischievous twinkle in her eye. She had many interests and was bursting with life and energy. She loved gardening and had a real talent for working with flowers and plants. She loved country music. Perhaps her favorite thing to do in the whole world was dancing slowly, softly and barefoot on the back deck at home with her beloved husband, Jerry.Linda is survived by many family members and loved ones including her husband, Jerry Gentry of Seymour; mother-in-law, Geneva Gentry; her children, Pierre Verrier of Fall River, MA, Melissa Costa and husband Rick of Somerset, MA, David Verrier of Seymour, TN; her stepchildren, Michael Gentry and wife Pam, Robin Kron and husband Mike, Jesse Gentry and wife Tonia; grandchildren, Jesse Verrier, Nakita Guerroxo, Aaliyah Bailey, Brittney Pritchard, April Ohler, Brandon Gentry, Silas Gentry, Isaiah Gentry; sisters, Mary Sue Medeiros and husband Gus of Westport, MA, and Patricia McCroskey and her husband Randall of Maryville, TN. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. There will be a celebration of life service following the visitation at 8:00pm. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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