McMinnville, TN resident and Chicago, IL native Linda Lou Edens, age 80, was born April 8, 1942 and died February 27, 2023 at her residence following a short illness. A retired administrative assistant with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and member of the Catholic church, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Sally P. Oxsher McGee. She was married to Frank Edens of McMinnville, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant son and brothers, Roy D. McGee and Thomas R. McGee. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Edens is survived by two children, James Isaacson of McMinnville, TN and Lynn Isaacson Lawson of Smithville, TN; four grandchildren, Krystal Smith, Chris Smith, Tim Isaacson and Kristie Campbell; two sisters, Ann Smith of Whitwell, TN and Carol Haddock of McMinnville, TN; nieces and nephews and her beloved Chihuahua, Fiona. Mrs. Edens was cremated. No service or visitation was held at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home and High’s Cremations, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.