Linda Shelby

Linda Shelby, 83, of Savannah, departed this life on Sunday, November 23, in Adamsville, Tennessee. She was born on July 15, 1942, in Selmer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Hayes Frank and Ruby Virginia Brown Scott.
On December 25, 1958, she was united in marriage to Jimmy Hollis Shelby Sr., who preceded his wife in death on August 28, 2013.
Mrs. Shelby worked as a supervisor at Angelica and resided in Adamsville, Tennessee. She enjoyed going shopping with her sister and sister-in-law, antiquing, sewing, crafting, gardening, and vacationing. Linda loved her family and enjoyed hanging out with Daniel.
She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Hollis Shelby Jr. and Tracy Lee Shelby; grandsons, that Linda raised as her sons, James Scott Pogue, Jeremy Lane Pogue, Daniel Coy Parson, and Ryan Dale Parson; sister, Diane Scott (Hal); brothers, Cecil (Aleshia) and Douglas Scott (Doris); grandchildren, Chelsea Hughes, Kelvin Phillips, Keysha Shelby, James Heiney, Nicholas Shelby, Ashley Shelby, Emily Shelby, and Josh Shelby; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Linda was preceded in death by her daughters, Vickie Shelby, Kimberly Shelby, and Lorinda Shelby Phillips; and brothers, James Hayes Scott, Dee Scott, and Tony Scott.
Memorial services were held on Friday, November 28, at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Savannah, Tennessee, with Keith Escue officiating. Burial followed at Goshen Cemetery in Savannah, Tennessee.