Linda Gayle (Casteel) Qualls, age 72, of Greenbrier, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville surrounded by family. Ms. Qualls’ remains will be cremated and a memorial with family will be scheduled for a later date.
There are no services planned at this time.
Ms. Qualls was born March 21, 1954 in Springfield, TN to the late William John and Mozell Pass Casteel. She was a 1972 graduate of Springfield High School. Ms. Qualls was an operations manager for Walmart Distribution Center for 17 years, and worked as a substitute teacher in her time after retirement. She was beloved by her colleagues and was known as a diligent manager and tenacious employee, often completing tasks that others would avoid.
Ms. Qualls was a faithful Christian and attended First United Methodist Church in Springfield. Ms. Qualls enjoyed antiquing and tending to her plants. She had a heart for all animals and was a Tennessee Volunteers fan. She was an avid supporter of her daughters and grandchildren in all pursuits, showing up to academic ceremonies and extra-curricular performances and games.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Qualls is preceded in death by her brother, William “Mike” Casteel, her sister, Phyllis “Susie” Anderson, and her grandson, Gabriel Jones. Ms. Qualls is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Shawn and Craig Jones of Boerne, TX, and Meranda Qualls-Lambert and Tony Lambert of White House, TN; sister and sister-in-law, Cathy Casteel and Bonnie Maynard; brother-in-law, Steve Anderson; sister-in-law, Melody Casteel; and grandchildren, Bryce Jones, Anna Jones, Eliza Jones, and Carson Jones. She also leaves behind her beloved companion, Coco.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation, the American Cancer Society, or Critter Fixers. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 509 Walnut Street, Springfield, TN 37172
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
