Linda Aytes

 Mrs. Linda Aytes, age 78, of Westel, Tennessee passed away on December 1, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Westel, TN. She loved quilting, reading, and fishing. The most important thing in her life was being a granny to all her amazing grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul H. and Eula Mae Lingo Abston; Brothers, Paul E., Earnest, infant Kenneth, and Charles Abston.

Survivors include:

Husband:       Wendell “Cotton” Aytes of Westel, TN

3 Daughters and Sons-in-law:        Lisa and Rolland Ingram of Rockwood, TN

                                                 Wendy and Michael McElhaney of Rockwood, TN

                                                            Donna and Robin Ingram of Rockwood, TN

9 Grandchildren        Stephanie and Adam Baumgartner of Rockwood, TN

                                    Cody and Sharon Aytes of Rockwood, TN

                                    Jamie and Ariana McElhaney of Crossville, TN

                                    Taylor Ingram of Rockwood, TN

                                    Jesse Ingram of Rockwood, TN

                                    Ashley Ingram of Rockwood, TN

                                    Sara Ingram of Rockwood, TN

                                    Lucas Ingram of Rockwood, TN

Step grandchild:        Amanda Treadway of Rockwood, TN

9 Great grandchildren: Cameron, Easton, Natalie, Elaina, Alyssa, Everlie, Jagger, Jovie, and Lilah

3 Sisters: Deloris DeRossett, Hazel Lowery, Wilma England and a host of nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends at Evans Mortuary on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 12pm-1pm with the funeral service starting at 1pm. Pastor Tim Giddens will be Officiating. A graveside service will follow directly after at Lingo Cemetery in the Westel Community. Evans Mortuary is serving the Aytes family.