Linda Dutch Cooper, age 83, a McMinnville, TN resident and DeKalb County, TN native, was born June 16, 1937 and passed October 6, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford following a sudden illness. She was the owner of many convenient stores, a member of the Bethel Hill Baptist Church, and the daughter of the late Clifford and Bessie Martin Gibbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Elmer Cooper, and sister, Louise Bailiff. Mrs. Cooper is survived by daughter, Freda Minge of McMinnville, TN; two grandchildren, Josh Morton of McMinnville, TN, and Amanda Holt of Woodbury, TN; three great-grandchildren, Katie, Autumn, and Serenity Holt; and sister, Delores Murphy of Liberty, TN. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Online condolences may be made at www.highfurneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.