Linda L. Davenport, 79, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born in Hill City, Georgia on August 9, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents Hannibal Norrell and Eva Norrell, also by her four brothers, Charles Norrell, James Norrell, Ronnie Norrell, and David Norrell.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Davenport of Woodbury, daughters, Michele (Andre White) George of Murfreesboro and Shelly (Kyle) Anderson of Woodbury, grandchildren, Makenzie (Brooklyn Vest) George, Kyla (Ty St. John), Wesley George, Garrett Anderson, great grandson, Asher St. John, brothers and sisters-in-law, Judy Norrell of Hill City, Georgia, Bobby (Kathleen) Davenport of Woodbury, C. W. Davenport of Murfreesboro, Lynn Davenport of Woodbury, close friends, Bobby and Brenda Bogard.
Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 11-2 pm. Funeral services will follow in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Tim Gentry will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Share condolences and stories at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337. Because every life has a story.