Linda Austin Young, 58
A resident of McMinn County since 1988, she was an antique dealer and affiliated with several community charities. She was a member of Athens Church of Christ.
The daughter of the late Edward and Mattie Miller Austin, she is survived by her husband, Maurice Lynn Young; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Heather Young of Ft. Worth, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Kristina and Donald Riffle of West Milford, W.Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Richard Best of Collierville; grandchildren, Mary Kate Riffle and Isaac John Riffle; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Monday at Athens Church of Christ with James Summers officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Athens Church of Christ Benevolent Program, 1016 North Avenue, Athens, TN. 37303. Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 22, 2006