Linda Faye Inman

Linda Faye (Deck) Inman, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Linda was a devoted employee at Fairpark Healthcare for more than 30 years. When she wasn’t working, some of her favorite pastimes were camping with her friends and family, watching her sons play softball, or shopping at the Dollar General Store! She was also an avid participant of The Reneau Family singing group. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Deck and Sarah Deck Walker. Linda is survived by her husband, Mark Edward Inman, her sons and soon to be daughters-in-law, Justin Lee Purkey (Bethany Troxell) and Jacob Ryan Purkey (Perrae Sims), her daughter, Kimberly Ellen Inman, her step-daughters, Carla (Inman) Carter, Jennifer Inman, and Brandi Inman, and seven grandchildren, Gary, Garrett, Haley, Kietra, Caleb, Lily, and Stella. She is also survived by her siblings, Shelia (Deck) Copeland and her husband, Mark, Cindy (Deck) McDevitt and her husband, Matt, Doug Deck and his wife, Kelly, Jason Deck and his wife, Michelle, as well as her step-father, Bill Walker, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803 for funeral expenses. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Smith Trinity Chapel. The funeral service will immediately follow the receiving of friends at 7:00 PM with Rev. Chris Reneau officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Clark’s Grove Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Linda Faye Inman please visit our Sympathy Store.