Linda Gail Norwood

Linda Gail Martin Norwood, age 72, of Reliance, TN went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alger and Estelle Martin; brother, Charlie Martin; great grandson, Paxton Frerichs, and nephew, Kevin Couey.

Linda worked for many years as a seamstress at Eureka Garment Company in Tellico Plains, TN. She loved cooking, canning, gardening, and quilting. Linda’s greatest joy in life was her family.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Junior Norwood; daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia (Jeff) Merrell, Beverly Frerichs; son and daughter-in-law, Johnathan (Candi) Norwood; grandchildren and spouses, Drew (Sunny) Frerichs, Robert (Mekia) Frerichs, Jessica (Yancy) Carringer, Arielle Norwood, Lexi Boydston; 6 great-grandchildren; siblings, Shirley, Patsy, Gerald, Stanley, Darlene, and Karen; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Helen Knight. The family would like to send a special thank you to UT Medical Center MCC unit for their outstanding care.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in the chapel with Rev. Vernon Webb and Rev. Yancy Carringer officiating. The committal service will follow at Maple Springs Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.