Linda McMahan Long Bailey Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 17, 2025, at the age of 76, Linda McMahan Long Bailey (Knoxville, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda McMahan Long Bailey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Jack McMahan and Nell McMahan; her former husband Rev. Odis "Buddy" A. Long Jr.; her son-in-law Bill Tabit; and her siblings-in-law, Bob Bales, Albert Jenkins, Fred Chorn, David Steele, Judy Long and Carolyn Chorn.
She is survived by: her husband Larry Bailey; her daughter Stephanie Garrett Tabit; her grandchildren, Caleb Garrett (Sierra), Lakin Lilley (Shelton), Addison Ellis and Sophie Ellis; her great grandchildren, Lariah Ash, Ayden Lilley, Hudson Lilley and Gracie Whittier; her sisters, Kay Bales, Janice Dockery (Charles) and Jean Kitts (Ray); her siblings-in-law, Carolyn Bailey, Barbara Jenkins, Peggy Price (Perry), Marilyn Steele and Gary Bailey (Penny); her close friends, Don and Becky Crippen; Linda. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
