Linda Vinson Elliott, 75, died on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Memphis, TN. She was born on August 20,1942 in Sikeston, MO to Kenneth and Nellie Vinson. In 1962, Linda married Jim Elliott. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her father Kenneth Vinson, a brother Samuel Vinson, and a sister Shirley Vinson Pearce of Sikeston, MO. Linda is survived by her mother Nellie Vinson of Sikeston, MO, her daughter Kimberly Cohen (Henry Cohen) of Woodstock, GA, her son Ken Elliott of Bartlett, TN and her daughter Kelly Elliott of Memphis, TN. Linda is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Chase Elliott, Abby Elliott, Clifton Elliott and Breanna Elliott; and a nephew Trey Pearce. Funeral services will be privately held. Memorial donations may be made in Linda's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or (800) 822-6344.