Linda Fay Covington, 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 11, 2026. Born December 31, 1946, in Knoxville, she will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection for a life marked by steady devotion, quiet strength, and sincere care for others.
Linda was married to Harold Freeman Covington for 62 years, a bond that reflected constancy, faith, and the kind of love that is shown in daily patience and unwavering support. Those who knew Linda knew a woman of gentle presence and honest spirit—someone whose kindness was not performative, but lived out in the way she treated people and the grace she carried into ordinary moments.
Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. A member of Kimberlin Heights Church of God, Linda found comfort and purpose in her church family and in the simple, steadfast practice of reading her Bible—an expression of devotion that shaped her days and offered strength to those around her.
Linda is survived by her husband, Harold Freeman Covington; her children, Theresa Light (Ray), Michael Covington (Janice), and Rhonda Anderson (Carl); and her grandchildren, Haven Pressley (Tyler) and Braden Anderson (Allyse). She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Cecil Lewelling, and her mother, Inez Pandora Lewelling.
Visitation will be held on October 16, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Kimberlin Heights Church of God, 1516 Bays Mountain Road. A graveside service will be held on October 17, 2026, from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm. at Seven Islands Cemetery.
The family extends a special thank you to U.T. Hospice and Palliative care for their compassion and support.
