Linda Mae Johnsen

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Linda Mae Johnsen passed away on Saturday November 7, 2026, at the age of 79, at Sparta NHC. She was born on November 4, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, and carried with her throughout life the caring and helpful spirit that so many came to know and love.

Linda was a woman of many talents and wide-ranging interests. She owned a cleaning business and approached her work with dedication and pride. She loved animals and found joy in the many pursuits that filled her life, including karate, beauty work, photography, and even Corvette racing. Gifted with her hands and a creative eye, she was a talented seamstress who sewed dresses as well as Halloween and recital costumes, creating pieces that brought delight to others. She was also a talented baker, making countless wedding and birthday cakes that became part of cherished family celebrations and milestones. Linda was, too, an avid Detroit Red Wings fan, and that enthusiasm remained one of the many threads that connected her to the place where her story began.

Twelve years ago, Linda moved from Michigan to Cookeville, bringing with her the warmth, energy, and generosity that defined her life. She will be remembered as someone who was always caring and helpful, a person whose presence offered comfort and whose talents touched many lives in both large and small ways.

Above all, Linda’s greatest joy was her family. She is lovingly survived by her daughters, Denise (Gary) Herron and Renee (Tom) Kwietniewski. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Nicholas (Jessica) Herron, Nathan (Ashley) Herron, Jacob Herron, Brendan Kwietniewski, and Jamie Kwietniewski; and great grandchildren, Makenzie and Abram Herron.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnsen; her father, Theodore Woodruff; her mother, Doris Behrendt Woodruff; her brother, Donald Woodruff; and her nephew, Dennis Woodruff.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Hilham Road Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. John Wilson officiating. Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan at a later date.

Linda's family wishes to acknowledge her caretakers and staff at Bailey Manor in Cookeville and NHC Healthcare Sparta for the excellent and loving care extended to her.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at www.hhhfunerals.com.