Linda Sue Ridgell was born on July 26, 1957, in Pensacola, Florida, to the late Noman Austill and Maudie Mae Estes Austill. She passed away on October 13, 2026, in Corinth, Mississippi.

Linda worked as a waitress and enjoyed the simple pleasures that made life special. She loved dogs, enjoyed playing cards, and appreciated a good cup of coffee. These familiar comforts brought enjoyment to her days and were among the things that made her happy.

Linda leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory. She is survived by her son, Autrey Cockrell, and his fiancée, Penny Holland, of Toone, Tennessee; her granddaughter, Cheyenne Cockrell, of Nashville, Tennessee; and her five siblings, Barbara Davis, Charles Austill, Marlyn Ridgell, Elizabeth Raine, and George Melvin Keeton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Noman Austill and Maudie Mae Estes Austill, and her husband, George Ridgell.

Linda will be remembered by her family for the life she lived and the memories they shared. Though she will be missed, the love she leaves behind will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.