Linda R. Hentz, age 82, passed away May 12, 2021. Linda was born in Cornersville, TN but made her home in Hermitage for more than sixty years. Linda was preceded in death by husband Clyde W. Hentz (Joe), parents William Earl McCrory and Iris Christine McCrory.

Survived by sons, Billy (Debbie) Hentz of Mt. Juliet, Chris (Renee) Hentz of Hermitage, Eddie (Valerie) Hentz of Hermitage, and Linda’s sister, Martha McCrory Miller of Clarksville. Also survived by five grandchildren; Nick, Crystal, Jordan, Paige and Gabbie, great-grandchildren, Bryan, Brinley, Syler, Raeann, Kingston, and Gresham; two nephews and one niece, cousins and many dear friends.

Linda retired from Service Merchandise, and long after, for many years, enjoyed organizing the annual picnic for SMC employees and friends. After retirement, Linda was a proud volunteer at Summit Hospital in Hermitage for several years. Linda also loved to travel and she had many adventures with her sister Martha and friends.

Linda was a member and faithful servant of Dodson Chapel Methodist Church. When the church was lost due to the March 2020 tornado, Linda worked through her grief by working tirelessly in the church Food Panty. She was a member UMW, AARP and Grief and Loss Committees, in which she gave much and helped many.

Pallbearers are Mark Harrington, Tracy Dougherty, Dennis White, Jason Miller, James Conn, Thomas Hatchett, Jerry Farrar, and Nathan Miller

The visitation will be Saturday, May 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Service will be Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.

Hermitage Funeral Home 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory TN, 37138 615-889-0361.