Judieth "Judy" Anita Mack Linam, age 80, of Sevierville, Tennessee, formerly of McCullough, Alabama, went home to be with Jesus on September 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of a family who will miss her more than words can express.

Judy was born on April 11, 1946, the daughter of the late Hubert Oresta "H.O." Mack and Jewel Mae Gaskin Mack of McCullough, Alabama. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Arnold Mack and Huey Mack. Her roots in McCullough remained an important part of who she was throughout her life, and the people, places, and memories of home were always close to her heart.

Judy leaves behind her husband, Ronald Jerry Linam, originally of Lottie, Alabama; her son, Shawn Warner Linam of McCullough, Alabama, and his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Lambert Linam; and her daughter, Theresa Alane Linam Roberts, Ed.D., of New Market, Tennessee, and her husband, John Richard "Ricky" Roberts.

One of Judy's greatest joys was being called Nannie and MeMaw. She dearly loved her grandchildren, Alisha Marie Linam Bowen, Nicholas Shawn Linam, Shayna Alane Roberts Murr, and Celina Breanne Roberts Evans. Her legacy continues through her precious great-grandchildren, John Luke Wesley Murr, Estella Grace Alane Murr, Brooks Wilder Linam, James Aleksander Evans, Samuel Ian Bowen, and Brody Walker Linam, as well as two more precious babies who will soon join the family.

Although Judy will not be here to hold those newest little ones in her arms, they will grow up knowing her name, hearing her stories, and knowing how they were already loved. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will cherish her memory.

Judy was raised in the Christian faith and attended McCullough Baptist Church during her younger years. She later became a longtime member of Judson Baptist Church. Her faith remained an important part of her life, and her family finds great comfort in knowing that the Savior she believed in and trusted throughout her earthly journey has now welcomed her home.

Judy loved her family fiercely and found happiness in both the special occasions and the simple pleasures of everyday life. She loved shopping and jewelry and had an eye for the pretty things that caught her attention. She was a wonderful cook and baker and took great pride in keeping an immaculate home. She could make just about anything grow, and her remarkable green thumb was evident in the flowers and plants she so lovingly tended. Things seemed to flourish under Judy's care.

Music also brought Judy great joy, especially Southern Gospel piano music. Whether she was playing it herself or simply listening, the familiar hymns and melodies she loved could fill a room with warmth and peace. In the final days of her life, that same beloved music surrounded her, a gentle reminder of a lifetime of faith and the heavenly home toward which she was journeying.

Judy spent some of her happiest moments at the home she and Jerry built in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. She treasured that home and the life they created there. She loved nothing more than sitting on her porch, looking out at the mountains, enjoying the beauty around her, and talking on the phone with family and friends. For those who loved her, it is easy to picture her there still, surrounded by the mountains she loved and taking time for one more long conversation.

Those who knew Judy will remember her remarkable fortitude and her ability to endure difficult seasons and simply keep going. She possessed a strength that carried her through many challenges in life. She was a loyal and caring friend, and when Judy called someone a friend, that friendship mattered to her. She also had a special way of turning strangers into friends because she rarely met anyone she could not strike up a conversation with. Whether standing in a store, sitting in a waiting room, or simply going about her day, Judy talked to people. She was interested in their stories, and by the time the conversation ended, a stranger often did not feel like a stranger anymore.

Above all else, Judy treasured her family and took immense pride in each of them and in all they accomplished throughout their lives. She loved deeply, worried deeply, celebrated proudly, and carried the people she loved with her wherever she went. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were among her greatest treasures, and the love she had for her family will remain part of them for generations to come.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, caregivers, and hospice staff of River Grove Health and Rehabilitation Affinity Care who cared for Judy with such compassion, gentleness, and dignity during the final season of her life and her battle with dementia. Their kindness and loving care brought comfort not only to Judy but also to the family who strove to provide her with the best care possible.

Although the hearts of those who love Judy are heavy, they do not grieve without hope. Her earthly journey is complete. The struggles of this life are behind her, and she is now whole, at peace, and in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Her family will miss her voice on the telephone, her conversations, her cooking, her flowers, her determination, and simply knowing she was there. They will miss seeing her sitting on the porch of her mountain home and hearing the Southern Gospel piano music she loved so much. Yet even in their sorrow, they are thankful for eighty years of her life and for the countless memories that death can never take away.

Judy's love, faith, strength, and legacy will continue to live on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and in every life she touched. And when Southern Gospel piano music fills the room, when flowers bloom, when family gathers around a table, or when the Smoky Mountains rise beautifully against the sky, those who loved Judy will have another reason to remember her.

Until we meet again.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Daniels officiating.  Interment will follow at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough, AL.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.