Ms. Linda Kay Oliver, age 74, of Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 1, 1951, in Johnson City, to the late Hardin Goodman and Ida Hodge Ward.
Linda loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was an avid TN Vols Football fan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Oliver; brothers, Richard Goodman and Chuck Goodman; and sister, Brenda Barry.
Those left to cherish Linda’s memory are sons, Bobby Oliver (Tamarah), Brian Oliver (Elizabeth), and Brandon Oliver; brothers, Ronald Goodman (Jan); sister, Martha Ferrell; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ingram (Ethan), Isaiah Oliver, Aspen Oliver (Sydney), Kaylee Oliver, Riley Cobin, Breyden Nelson, Lexus Nelson, Jada Oliver, Kamryn Oliver, Jasmine Oliver, Madelin Darnell, Avery Malone; great-granddaughters, Emery Ingram, and Emmalyn Ingram; great-grandson, Reign Oliver; special niece and caretaker whom she loved so much, Shannon.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Israel Hughes and Pastor Greg Poe officiating. Everyone is encouraged to wear your UT orange to the service.
Condolences may be sent to the Oliver family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
I'm sorry for your loss. Linda was like a second mom to me growing up. Bobby, Brian, and Brandon, you and your family are in my prayers.
11/27/2025
Wassan Broyles
Sorry to hear about Linda. Her and Bob and the Boys were all good friends and neighbors when we lived in the neighborhood. We still miss living there and drive through there often. Lots of memories made there. May the Lord be with you guys through this difficult time. Wassan, Vickie, Benny, and Jennifer Broyles.
