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Linda Faye (Raines) Ridley - Kirkpatrick, age 70, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System surrounded by her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Her hobbies were coloring, collecting butterfly and unicorn accessories, and planning family events. She worked and retired from Howmet. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frankie “Gomer” Ridley; second husband, William “Radar” Kirkpatrick; parents, Clyde and Stella Raines; brothers, Charles, Daniel, and Lynn Raines; and sister, Sherry Raines Baldwin. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Richard (Jennifer) Ridley; daughter, Charlene “Vonny” Ridley; sister, Shirley (Bobby) Ivy, brother, Marvin “Moose” Raines; grandchildren, Jessica (Daniel) Reno, Dustin Ridley, Steven Owens, Hunter Owens, and Destiny Owens; six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and beloved dog, Fido. The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Mike Morgan officiating. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.
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