Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameLinda Merian “Linnie” BRAKEBILL 
Birth Date16 Jul 1943
Birth PlaceChattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Death Date12 Jul 2025 Age: 81
Death PlaceMadisonville, Monroe County, Tennessee
Burial MemoCremated
FatherWilliam Paul BRAKEBILL Sr. (1904-1967)
MotherLucretia Ella HARVEY (1906-2007)
Spouses
Birth Date6 Dec 1944
Death Date17 Mar 2024 Age: 79
Death PlaceMadisonville, Monroe County, Tennessee
Burial MemoCremated
Family ID8396
Marr Date18 Apr 1962
Marr PlaceSmith County, Tennessee
ChildrenN. (?-)
Notes for Linda Merian “Linnie” BRAKEBILL
Linda Merian Brakebill Nixon, age 81 of Madisonville, passed Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born to the late William Paul Brakebill, Sr. and Lucretia Harvey Brakebill, Linda grew up on the family farm with her brother, Paul, in Madisonville where they enjoyed many years of wonderful memories. As a teen growing up in the Lutheran Church, Linda played the piano for the children's ministry. Throughout her life she was very active in the church, serving in Women's ministries, playing the piano, and teaching Sunday school for all ages. Linda was a member of the Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
While attending college at Middle Tennessee State University, Linda studied interior design. She had a knack for decorating and an eye for antiques. Linda loved to share stories of her past and talk about special mementos that she held dear. She met her future husband, Wendell while at MTSU. The minute they met she knew he would become the "love of her life". Linda and Wendell built a wonderful life, one that would span 62 years. Together they owned and operated Nixon Construction Company for many years.
Linda was affectionately known as "Linnie" by her nieces and nephews, and "Daisy" by her grandchildren. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. Seeing her children and grandchildren grow up and become adults and parents was especially rewarding to her. In her spare time Linda enjoyed traveling with the "Cruisers" travel group and painting. But what made her the happiest was spending time with her family.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband, Wendell Nixon. She is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Merian and Rick Brewster; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Nancy Nixon; grandchildren, Charley and Ellary Brewster, Molly and Alex Crush, Campble Nixon, and Conner and Austin Robertson; great-grandchildren, Jovie Lynn Brewster, Jaylie Laine Brewster, Jackson Lee Crush, Linnie Jane Crush, and Jaycie Nixon; brother, Dr. Paul Brakebill and wife, Jane Brakebill; nieces and nephews, Bill and Ruth Brakebill, Melanie Brakebill Pioth, Merritt and Beth Brakebill, and Marshall and Megan Brakebill; a host of other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Services to honor and remember Linda will be held 3 PM Saturday, July 19th at the Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Hester officiating. Contributions in memory of Linda may be made to the Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 373, Loudon, Tennessee 37774. The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM Saturday, prior to the service at the church.
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While attending college at Middle Tennessee State University, Linda studied interior design. She had a knack for decorating and an eye for antiques. Linda loved to share stories of her past and talk about special mementos that she held dear. She met her future husband, Wendell while at MTSU. The minute they met she knew he would become the "love of her life". Linda and Wendell built a wonderful life, one that would span 62 years. Together they owned and operated Nixon Construction Company for many years.
Linda was affectionately known as "Linnie" by her nieces and nephews, and "Daisy" by her grandchildren. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. Seeing her children and grandchildren grow up and become adults and parents was especially rewarding to her. In her spare time Linda enjoyed traveling with the "Cruisers" travel group and painting. But what made her the happiest was spending time with her family.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband, Wendell Nixon. She is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Merian and Rick Brewster; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Nancy Nixon; grandchildren, Charley and Ellary Brewster, Molly and Alex Crush, Campble Nixon, and Conner and Austin Robertson; great-grandchildren, Jovie Lynn Brewster, Jaylie Laine Brewster, Jackson Lee Crush, Linnie Jane Crush, and Jaycie Nixon; brother, Dr. Paul Brakebill and wife, Jane Brakebill; nieces and nephews, Bill and Ruth Brakebill, Melanie Brakebill Pioth, Merritt and Beth Brakebill, and Marshall and Megan Brakebill; a host of other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Services to honor and remember Linda will be held 3 PM Saturday, July 19th at the Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Hester officiating. Contributions in memory of Linda may be made to the Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 373, Loudon, Tennessee 37774. The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM Saturday, prior to the service at the church.
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Notes for Lawrence Wendall (Spouse 1)
• Lawrence Wendell Nixon age 79 of Madisonville, passed Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family while they sang his favorite hymns. Wendell met his wife, Linda while she was attending MTSU in Murfreesboro and that's where their love story began. They had a life of hard work, raising children, loving their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and being devoted to each other through good and bad times. Wendell spent his life as a craftsman, building hospitals, correctional facilities, and later turning houses into homes. He took pride in teaching his skills and talents to his son and grandson, and showed great patience throughout the process. Wendell obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his family all over the Southeast, with an occasional trick-move to entertain his kids. He loved skydiving and occasionally hunting and fishing. Wendell was a longtime member of Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church and lived his life for God, Family, and Country.
Wendell is preceded in death by his parents, Johnie Campbell and Annie Grace (Ingram) Nixon; brothers, Elvin West, James Nixon, and Hugh Edward Nixon; sisters, Evelyn Mason and Mary Aymett. He is survived by his true love of nearly 62 years, Linda Brakebill Nixon; his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Nancy Nixon; daughter and son-in-law, Merian and Rick Brewster; grandchildren, Campble Nixon, Conner and Austin Robertson, Charley and Ellary Brewster, and Molly and Alex Crush; great-grandchildren, Jaycie Nixon and Jackson Crush; and great-granddaughter on the way, Linnie Jane Crush; special family members, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Paul and Jane Brakebill, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Bill and Ruth Brakebill, Melanie Brakebill Pioth, Merritt and Beth Brakebill, Marshall and Meagan Brakebill, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Services to honor and remember Wendell will be held 3 PM Saturday, March 23rd in the McGill Click Chapel with The Reverand Mark Hester and Mr. Steve Harrison officiating. Contributions in memory of Wendell may be made to the Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church – Parament Fund, P.O. Box 373, Loudon, TN 37774. The family will receive friends 1-3 PM Saturday prior to the service at McGill Click Funerals & Cremations, 1366 Highway 72 N, Loudon. www.mcgillclick.com
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Wendell is preceded in death by his parents, Johnie Campbell and Annie Grace (Ingram) Nixon; brothers, Elvin West, James Nixon, and Hugh Edward Nixon; sisters, Evelyn Mason and Mary Aymett. He is survived by his true love of nearly 62 years, Linda Brakebill Nixon; his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Nancy Nixon; daughter and son-in-law, Merian and Rick Brewster; grandchildren, Campble Nixon, Conner and Austin Robertson, Charley and Ellary Brewster, and Molly and Alex Crush; great-grandchildren, Jaycie Nixon and Jackson Crush; and great-granddaughter on the way, Linnie Jane Crush; special family members, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Paul and Jane Brakebill, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Bill and Ruth Brakebill, Melanie Brakebill Pioth, Merritt and Beth Brakebill, Marshall and Meagan Brakebill, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Services to honor and remember Wendell will be held 3 PM Saturday, March 23rd in the McGill Click Chapel with The Reverand Mark Hester and Mr. Steve Harrison officiating. Contributions in memory of Wendell may be made to the Loudon Cumberland Presbyterian Church – Parament Fund, P.O. Box 373, Loudon, TN 37774. The family will receive friends 1-3 PM Saturday prior to the service at McGill Click Funerals & Cremations, 1366 Highway 72 N, Loudon. www.mcgillclick.com
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