Linda Crutcher

Linda Sue Flanagan Crutcher age 86 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home.

Linda graduated from Grove High School in 1957 and soon after began working as legal assistant at the Fisher Neal Law Firm. She continued to serve in this role for several firms before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed bridge tournaments and playing canasta. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris for over 50 years.

Born November 22, 1939, in the Shady Grove Community of Paris, she was the daughter of the late Guy Dorrell Flanagan and the late Lille Mae Nanney Flanagan.

Linda married James L. “Jimmy” Crutcher December 28, 1958, and he preceded her in death August 6, 2005.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzzette (Bob) Stutzman of Paris; her grandson, Nicholas (Krista) Stutzman of Charleston, SC; and three great grandchildren. Everett Graham Stutzman, Ellis Brooks Stutzman, and Cora Blair Stutzman.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Dean Flanagan; and a granddaughter, Jamie Sue Stutzman.

Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN 38242, will be handling the arrangements. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home with Dr. Bryan Nelson officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jess Hedges, Carter B. Hedges, Tom Wynn, Jamie Orr, Jack Nichols, and Rob Hessing.

Windell Flanagan and Joe Hedges will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Burial will follow the service at Rose Lawn Memory Garden.