Linda Joyce McClendon, age 75, passed away at Dickson County NHC on May 11, 2022, in Dickson, Tennessee. Linda was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 3, 1947. She was a self-employed caregiver. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel (Collins) Nickens; partner, Alice "Aggie" McClendon; brothers, Van Nickens, Buddy Nickens, and Archie Nickens; sisters, Barbara Minnis, Lilly Mae Barnes, and Erma Duke. She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa (William Phifer) McClendon; brothers, Walter Nickens, Billy (Carolyn) Nickens, and Marion (Dorris) Nickens; and grandchildren, James McClendon, Joey McClendon, Louis McClendon, Frank McClendon, Khia McClendon, and Hazel McClendon. Linda's family will be carrying out her wishes of cremation and no services have been planned. Cheatham County Funeral Home 615-792-2552 online condolences at cheathamcountyfh.com