Mrs. Linda Lou Reed, 70, of Woodbury passed away at her home on October 11, 2026. She was born in Logan, West Virginia on January 6, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents, James David Maynard and Lena Alberta Maynard. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Taylor, a brother, Jerry Carlton, a granddaughter, Gina Maynard and a niece, Jessica Carlton.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Reed, sons, Tony Romanos, John ”JJ” (Brandy) Romanos, stepson, Chris (Ashleigh) Reed, daughter, Amber Carlton, brother, David Maynard, sister, Patricia Grimes, grandchildren, Trevor Taylor, Stacey Romanos, Roarin Elliott, Lilly Stafford, Jaylynn Porter, Dalton Parks, Chase Prater, Jerry Carlton, III, James Carlton, Jacob Carlton, Addison Reed, Athena Reed, and Christopher Reed, and seven great grandchildren.

She was born in a tiny coal mining town in West Virginia. The urge to find new surroundings carried her many states. Her path led to Houston, Texas, then to Hollywood, Florida, later to Nashville and last, but not least, Woodbury. She spent more than half her life living here in Woodbury. It must have reminded her a little of her roots from West Virginia, just on a bigger scale.

After settling into Woodbury, she was holding a yard sale one day and the man of her dreams stopped to look at what she had. What he found was a love that lasted 36 years. It seems they both got a great deal and more than they bargained for at the same time. Linda was known to speak her mind. She would tell you what she thought about whatever was going on.

After tying the knot, they settled into a routine. Steve worked construction and she took care of things at home. Occasionally, she would help with some of his jobs. She and Steve were more homebodies than travelers. She apparently had gotten the traveling bug out of her system earlier in life. Linda liked to stay busy and kept little projects of her own going at home constantly. Being at home and taking care of her family suited her very well. Steve and the kids were always able to take advantage of her good home-cooked meals. They didn’t mind whatever she made. She made it clear if they didn’t like it, they didn’t have to eat it.

There were many family gatherings at Floating Mills on Center Hill Lake. Holding birthday parties and cookouts during the day. Linda would dance the night away, listening to country tunes before heading back home. She loved being at the lake, but she wouldn’t camp out at the lake for any amount of money. She wanted to sleep in her own bed where there wasn’t any chance of a snake slithering in with her.

One of her favorite things to do when the family was together was playing card games like Uno or Phase 10 or other board games like Yahtzee. Just having fun trying to beat one another and being together was what she loved. Those gatherings were a treasure to her, but she wouldn’t give you a nickel to have her picture taken at one of those events.

Being a wife, mother, and grandma was what was near and dear to her heart. She didn’t need much to make her happy. She kept life simple, loving her family and spending time together. The family has many special moments to reflect on. That legacy of love will guide them into the future, keeping her spirit alive in their hearts.

Linda’s family will hold a private celebration of her life. She will be laid to rest with other family members. Share condolences and stories at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337. Because every life has a story.