Mandy Malin

Mandy “Gaga” Malin, age 50 of Springville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her residence.

Mandy was born in Martin, TN, on March 25, 1976, to the late Garry Wayne Wiley, and the late Debra Wiley Darnell.

She married Jeff Malin on June 7, 1999. Jeff preceded her in death on May 21, 2024.

Mandy always cared for her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved reading, making people laugh, and spending time with her family. She was known for her cooking and her big heart. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed.

She is survived by two daughters, Katy (Justin Herndon) Totty and Natalie (Rommel Hernandez) Malin, both of Springville, TN; sister, Krista (Ben) Matthews of Springville, TN; step-father, Johnny Darnell; two grandchildren, Monroe Herndon and Harlow Herndon; niece, Layla Matthews; nephew, Wesley Matthews; and step-brother, William Darnell. 

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN 38242, is handling the arrangements. Her remains are to be cremated with no public services scheduled at this time.

“Two Hearts, once separated by grief, are now beating as one again in heaven”