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Jamie Sue Linder Eldridge

FUNERAL HOME

Click Funeral Home - Farragut Chapel

11915 Kingston Pike

Farragut, Tennessee

Jamie Eldridge Obituary

ELDRIDGE, JAMIE SUE LINDER - age 47, on 17 March 2007, her long and brave struggle with Melanoma ended. Jamie was greatly admired for her strength and uplifting nature, as she traveled through her journey to begin her eternal life in Heaven. She was preceded in death by: her father, James Linder; nephew, Matthew Hope. She is survived by: her husband, Matt Eldridge; son, Steele Linder Eldridge; mother, Margaret Young May and husband Johnny of Kingston; step father, Ted Fields of Crossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Wayne Hope of Kingston, Cilla Linder of Knoxville, Tricia and Scott Ferguson of Knoxville; nephews, Jameson Hope and Curtis Ferguson; niece, Casey Ferguson; great nephew, Mackinley Hope. Jamie grew up in Crossville and graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a BS degree in Journalism and English with minors in Spanish and History. She began her career with the Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro as Features Editor and was a reporter/state correspondent for the Nashville Tennessean. Jamie was Managing Editor for West Side Story, Copy Editor for the Knoxville Journal and was Managing Editor for the Monroe County Advocate and Democrat. She wrote two books, the Fifty Year History of the Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church and the official history of the Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service (in editorial production). She was also a contributor to the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. She was Editorial Assistant for Dr. Milton Klein in the production of his final book. Jamie served as Archives Librarian at the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, leaving to raise her son Steele. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with A Celebration of Life to follow with Rev. Drew Prince officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday Hazelwood Cemetery (Calvary) in Kingston for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an educational fund for her son Steele, c/o K-25 Credit Union, Attn: Wayne Hope CEO, P O Box 883, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Jamie will be dearly missed by her family and friends. I11915 Kingston Pike, is serving the family of Jamie Sue Eldridge. www.clickfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Mar. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jamie Eldridge

22 Entries

Bill Eigelsbach

March 13, 2023

With the passage of years many memories fade or even forgotten. That is not true of Jamie, Once having the blessing of knowing her, her grace, beauty, and intelligence remain forever fresh to her friends and family.

Milton Stanley

April 25, 2007

I found out today about Jamie Sue's death. She was my managing editor at West Side Story and was a wonderful mentor who had more confidence in me as a reporter than I did in myself. We later worked together on the Sequoyah Hills project. She was indeed an extraordinary human being.

My family and I will continue to pray for her husband, son and whole family.

Don Paine

March 30, 2007

She was always a good friend.

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Bill Eigelsbach

March 29, 2007

When Jamie was struck with this terrible illness, we all prayed for a miracle. What we didn't realize is that we already had had our miracle, -- Jamie herself. She brought joy into all our lives and will be forever missed.

Vivian Watson Cole

March 24, 2007

Jamie and I worked together at the West Side Story. I will always remember her mentoring to me and her attention to detail on the paper. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.

Candy Teague

March 20, 2007

Jamie, your smile, your courage and your beautiful spirit will always walk among us my dear friend. I will always appreciate the loyalty and strentgh you so generously shared with me during those too fleeting years of our youth. Thank you precious one!

Ann Hinch

March 20, 2007

I only met Jamie once while interviewing her a few weeks ago for an article I'm doing about a book she wrote. But, even as ill as she was, she made time for me and showed both hospitality and a willingness to offer as much information and help as she could. I'm just sorry I didn't have the chance to talk with her again.

My condolences to her friends and family.

Karen Vincent Jones

March 20, 2007

I will always be blessed by having known Jamie Sue. My memories and stories of our friendship will live on. I hope her family will be comforted by wonderful, countless memories of her as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all now.

Gary Rutherford

March 20, 2007

Matt, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Jamie. Katherine and I always spoke highly of her and how brave she was. Adaline, Stephen and I will keep you in our prayers.

Mike Akers

March 20, 2007

Matt,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, especially someone so close. I understand that hurt and my prayers are with you.

Carmen Kington

March 19, 2007

Matt,Margaret,Brenda,Priscilla & Patricia,
I was so sorry to hear about Jamie. I know you will miss her tremondously - she was a great person. I know you will take comfort in watching her spirit grow in Steele. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

stacey oliver

March 19, 2007

matt, i am so sorry to hear about the loss of jamie. although i did not have the chance to know her, from what i have learned, she was a lovely person in so many ways. you and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. sincerely, stacey stamper-oliver

Beth Stone

March 19, 2007

While Jamie and I were childhood friends as adults our lives took different pathways. When I think of Jamie I will rememer her young, loving and kind spirit. While we may have drifted in different directions I will look forward to seeing her in heaven again.

God bless... Beth

Tim Stone

March 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt, Steele and family. Jamie was a wonderful mother, wife and friend to many. Jamie IS a symbol of extraordinary courage. My life has been enriched for having known her.

Debbie Rittenhouse

March 19, 2007

I am so sorry about Jamie. I didn't know her well, but enjoyed her the couple of times I saw her while at Cheryl's. I have a new appreciation of what people go through when they lose a loved one. Losing a sibling is a tough one. I wish I could be there for you like you were when we lost Cheryl. My heart goes out to you.

Greg Campbell

March 19, 2007

I was saddened by the passing of Jamie Sue. I was fortunate to have worked with her in Murfressboro at the News Journal. We were a young staff that was very close. Jamie was always full of energy and a fun loving person. I regret that I didn't keep in contact with her after we both left Murfreesboro. My sympathies go to her husband, her son, her family and friends. She will be missed.

Cheryl Drain

March 19, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Jamie.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Cheryl Drain
Hodges Library
Library Personnel & Procurement

Gail Conner

March 19, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of Jamie's passing. I knew her from when she worked at the Special Collections Library and enjoyed my time with her. God Bless Jamie and bless also her family and give them comfort during this time.

Darlene Gourley

March 19, 2007

Matt,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Darlene Gourley from The IJ Company

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