Linda Lou Mandrell, 85, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her residence.

Born August 6, 1938 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of  Herman Lewis and Olive (McGinn) Briley.  She married Ralph W. Mandrell in 1953, and he preceded her in 2001.

Survivors include 3 children- Debra Engle of St. Paul, Connie Hicks (husband Ron) of Napoleon, Tina Watt of St. Paul;  and 2 adopted daughters- Carrie Lyon of St. Paul, and Colleena Wright of

St. Paul; a brother Charles P. Lewis of Sevierville, Tennessee; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, a son  Ralph A. Mandrell Jr.; brother Herman E. Lewis Jr.; 3 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Mandrell had lived in this area for 54 years, after moving from Indianapolis.  She was a homemaker.  Linda was a member of the American Legion, the Red Hat Society, the VFW, & Senior Citizens of Shelby County.  She volunteered at Major Hospital, and lots of other social clubs.  

Linda spent her life helping to run the family business, Thorntree Lake Mobile Home Park and Campground, and caring for her entire family with lots of love and devotion.

Graveside services will be 12:30 pm on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Hebron Cemetery in Decatur County, with Timothy A. Watt officiating. 

Friends may call on Friday morning, December 29, 2023 at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St., St. Paul, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon, at which time the procession will leave for the graveside service.  

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.