Linda Aytes, age 78, of Westel, passed away December 1, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Westel. She loved quilting, reading, and fishing. The most important thing in her life was being a granny to all her amazing grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: Paul H. and Eula Mae Lingo Abston; and brothers, Paul E., Earnest, infant Kenneth, and Charles Abston. Survivors include husband: Wendell “Cotton” Aytes of Westel; daughters and sons-in-law: Lisa and Rolland Ingram of Rockwood, Wendy and Michael McElhaney of Rockwood, and Donna and Robin Ingram of Rockwood; grandchildren: Stephanie and Adam Baumgartner of Rockwood, Cody and Sharon Aytes of Rockwood, Jamie and Ariana McElhaney of Crossville, Taylor Ingram of Rockwood, Jesse Ingram of Rockwood, Ashley Ingram of Rockwood, Sara Ingram of Rockwood, and Lucas Ingram of Rockwood; step grandchild: Amanda Treadway of Rockwood; great-grandchildren: Cameron, Easton, Natalie, Elaina, Alyssa, Everlie, Jagger, Jovie, and Lilah; sisters: Deloris DeRossett, Hazel Lowery, Wilma England; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Evans Mortuary Friday, December 4, 2020 from 12pm-1pm with the funeral service starting at 1pm.  A graveside service will follow directly after at Lingo Cemetery in the Westel Community. Evans Mortuary is serving the Aytes family.