Linda Farrow Obituary
Linda T. Farrow, 83, of Collegedale, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Born April 3, 1942 to the late Col. Frank and Lois Thompson of Columbia, SC.
Linda was best known for her faith and family and her love of beautifying all things around her. Often responsible for newly planted trees and freshly mowed banks around Collegedale. She took great pride in her own yard and devoted her whole life to her family and home.
She was a member of the Collegedale Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joe Farrow.
She is survived by her children; daughters, Melissa Farrow, Susanne (Mike) Lorren, and Lynn (Ben) Brown; and son, Franklin (Tamatha) Farrow; and eight grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Collegedale Memorial Park with Pastor Dwight Herod officiating.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Candy Bartlett for her wonderful loving care that Linda and Joe both received.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor be made to It Is Written at www.itiswritten.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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