On November 24, 2025, Linda Gayle Cagle of Lexington Tn  passed away in Parsons, Tn.

Born November 9th, 1939 to Charlie and Frances Reed , chose her early career as an elementary teacher .
Her career as a teacher was at Paul G Caywood Elementary school,  where she was a first grade and later a 3rd grade teacher until 1995.

After her retirement she became the owner of Parsons Mortuary, where she loved serving the families of Decatur and surrounding counties. 

When you mentioned horses, her eyes lit up. She had a life long relationship with her Racking and Tennessee Walking horses. Owning and showing was her passion. She was fortunate to own many Worl and World Grand Champions.

Gayle was proceeded on death by her parents, and her husband of 44 years Sammy Cagle.
Survivors include Kim Hall (Butch) Peterson. Two grandchildren  Charlie (McKell) Wood of Parsons Tn, and Jessica Wood of Lexington  Tn.

In liu of flowers, she would want donations made to your local animal shelter, or the Elephant Sanctuary in Honenwald, Tn.

Service will be Friday at 1pm at the chapel of Parsons Mortuary with visitation from 10am until service. Interment will be at Lexington City Cemetary.