Linnie Christine Jordan

Linnie Christine Jordan, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026.

Linnie spent her entire life loving her family. As an early teenager, she left school to help her parents, Titus and Matha Walker, raise her younger siblings.  She loved them like her own children. On March 9, 1957, she married the love of her life, Paul Buford Jordan, and they moved to Nashville where they lived for 25 years.  After raising three children in Nashville, they moved back to her hometown of Byrdstown, Tn. After suffering a severe stroke in 2004, she provided care for Paul until his death on June 23, 2013.  Her son Steven Frank Jordan passed away December 27, 1986.  Her son Buford “Ray” Jordan passed away on May 31, 2023. Her stepson, David Nolan Jordan passed away April 3, 2013.

She is survived by her daughter Sandra Daniel and husband Richard.  She was very proud of the loving care they both provided, especially over the last couple of years.

She is survived by her stepson Paul Ernest Jordan and wife Connie.

Ray’s children and his grandchildren all meant the world to her. Nanny was one of her favorite titles.

Jonas “Derrick” Jordan and his children Jamie, Johanna, Jeorjia and Jonas.

Steven Ray Jordan (Brittany) and their children Gage, Dixie and Paul. Dixie was Nannie’s best friend.  Dixie also helped care for her Nanny over the past two years. Kim Ojala and (Brandon Kessler)

Also survived by her step grandchildren; David, Sean, Rhonda, Willie, Jake, Donnie, Allison, Anthony and Jennifer and their children.

Her youngest sister and best friend, Joyce Abbott, survives her.   She is also survived by her sister-in-law Barbara Walker.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, Beulah Ledbetter, Donald Walker, Sarah Byrd, Edith Nicholas and Doyle Walker and nephew Ricky Walker.

She was very loved by many brothers and sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

Over the last two weeks nurses Micki Smith and Tina Davis at Livingston Regional Hospital provided a level of care above and beyond all expectations.  Their care and compassion were not only appreciated but will always be remembered.

Over the last two years the family appreciates those who have helped take care of Linnie and keep her in the comfort of her own home.  Special caregivers include Diane Lewallen who preceded her in death, Chasity Tuggle, Brylee Ledford, Christie Chambers and Joann Hill and all other staff at Quality Home Health, Dr. Cynthia Cahill who visited her at home, and so many others that helped along the way.

Linnie’s final days were peaceful as she was surrounded by family and friends.  She was able to say goodbye to each of them in person or by phone.  It was clear on her focus this week and always… know Jesus and join her in Heaven. She was loved by all that knew her, and she gladly returned that love.

Funeral services honoring Linnie will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday February 5 at Brown Funeral Home in Byrdstown. And at 2 p.m. on Friday February 6 at Smyrna Church in Byrdstown.

Her family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service and Friday from 11a.m. until the time of service.  Pastors Randy Tompkins, Herman Jordan and Randy Harmon officiating.

Burial at Smyrna Church cemetery.

Richard Daniel, Derrick Jordan, Steven Jordan, Brandon Holleman, Ernest Jordan, David Jordan, Doug Jordan and Tony Jordan will serve as Pallbearers.

All grandchildren, nieces and nephews will serve as Honorary Pallbearers