Linda Jo Petty

Linda Jo (Lanier) Petty, Ringgold, Georgia, age 77 passed away Friday, July 10th at Shelby Ridge Nursing home in Alabaster, Alabama. A Memorial & Burial Service will be held Tuesday, October 13th, 11:00 – 11:30 AM EST at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Linda was preceded in death by her husband J.B. Kenneth Petty, her parents Clyde & Tommie Lanier. Linda is survived by her sons Jonathan Gladney (Christine), Buhl, AL, Steven Gladney (Jo), Odenville, AL. Grandchildren Jacob Beal, Heather Gladney, Helen Gladney, and Kenneth Gladney. Sisters Debra Cofer (Bill), Jemison, AL, Robin Self (Johnny), Birmingham, AL. Niece and nephews, Matt Cofer, Zac Self (Sarah Beth), Christie Lloyd (Brandon). Linda also leaves behind many friends and co-workers from Ringgold that were her family there. Linda graduated from Woodlawn High School and attended Jacksonville State University. Linda loved being with J.B. She attended Boynton Baptist Church and Sunday school for many years. She worked tirelessly her last years at Christ’s Chapel Share & Care Mission as secretary and anywhere they needed her to be. She served many years as secretary of Ringgold Kiwanis Club and on The Downtown Development Authority. Linda helped decorate the Ringgold Town Square for the 1890’s festivities. Each fall she treated all the workers at the Christ’s Chapel with a spaghetti dinner to support her Kiwanis Club. She faithfully volunteered each October weekend to sell tickets for the Haunted Depot and Hayride. Linda led a Women’s Bible study at Rosewood Assisted Living once a month and would sometimes bring games and play them with the residents. She loved all kinds of music, old movies, the mountains and especially her cats. Linda enjoyed praying for and encouraging people. She was a true friend to many. Linda’s desire was not for the things of this world, but to help people and see the LORD. Linda is missed beyond words!