Mary Linda Couillens, 82, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away January 30, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1943, to the late Milton and Mildred (Tesaley) Jackson.

Linda was a racecar driver alongside her late husband, Howard Couillens Jr. They traveled the country regularly as part of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). She was known here in town for her speed. Back in the sixties, when the ladies' class started, she would often compete in the men's autocross because of her skill level. Later in the eighties, Linda found her love for bowling. She averaged 240 per game as a one-handed lefty.  Linda was in many bowling leagues and made so many friends and sisters of the Lunch Bunch Crew. This was her regular crew of friends and bowling teammates.

Linda graduated from City High school then earned a certificate from a Secretarial School.  She then worked many years for (TAG) Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama Railroad until she retired to raise her son. Throughout her many years as a wonderful homemaker, she also found her passion for woodworking. She traveled near and far as an exhibitor, and most notably on the Color Cruise and at County Fairs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Couillens Jr., and her sisters, Shirley Duncan and Dione Massingale.

Linda is survived by her son, Howard R. Couillens III, and extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank the Shriners Hospital for taking care of her from a very young age. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Shriners Hospital on behalf of Mrs. Linda, 1 Children's Plaza 2 West, Dayton, OH 45404, or at www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/ways-to-give

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held at Hamilton Funeral Home on February 27, 2026, from 3pm until 6pm.