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Linda Showers Obituary

SHOWERS Linda Reed Showers our precious, freehearted, loving, and courageous angel, left us peacefully to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, January 30, 2012. She was born June 11, 1949. Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, April Denise Showers; parents, Mrs. Frances Longmire and Mr. R. C. Longmire; paternal grandparents, Mr. Sam Reed and Mrs. Ruth W. Reed; father-in-law, Mr. Alvin J. Showers, Sr.; two brothers, Mr. Robert "Punny" Longmire and Mr. Gerald Longmire. Linda was a member of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a 1967 graduate of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School. She was also a graduate of Mobile Community College, now S. D. Bishop State Community College, and earned her Bachelor's degree from Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama. She was employed in the Admissions Department of S. D. Bishop State Community College. She was an active member of the Mobile Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Links, Inc., the Gourmet Club, and enjoyed the company of her many friends and acquaintances with Girls Night Out. Linda leaves to cherish her memory a devoted and loving husband of 44 years, Mr. Melvin J. Showers; one son, Mr. Mel J. (Nikki) Showers, Jr., Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, Taylor Frances Woodie; grandsons, John Christopher Showers and Jackson Cooper Showers; two devoted sisters, Ruth B. Porter, Bernadine L. Jordan; two loving brothers, Jerome Robinson, Kansas City, Missouri and Kevin Longmire; mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie Mae Showers; sisters-in law, Cecelia S. Hollins, Marilyn S. Massey, Roselyn S. Wilson, Lillian S. Riley, Kendall Park, New Jersey, Paulette S. (Milton) Saffold, Annette E. Showers; brothers-in-law, Alvin J. (Agnes) Showers, Jr., Ronald R. (Marilyn) Showers, Kenneth L. (Barbara) Showers, and Paul Showers. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the 1:00 p.m. funeral service at the Stone Street Baptist Church, 311 Tunstall Street, Mobile, Alabama, the Reverend Milton E. Saffold, officiating pastor. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to make contributions to the Reed, Longmire, Showers Scholarship Fund at S. D. Bishop State Community College. Entombment at the Mausoleum at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, Theodore, AL. Arrangements by Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, 201 North Hamilton St., Mobile, Alabama 36603.

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Published by Press-Register from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, 2012.

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KrisSandra Demus

April 4, 2023

deepest sympathy & prayers

lynn duff

November 21, 2012

so sorry for your lost god be with u

February 16, 2012

I was just notified. My prayers are being lifted up for the family for peace and understanding. Blessing to all hearts that are troubled during this time.

Michelle Woodie from Afghanistan

reba dixon

February 8, 2012

Mel im sorry just heard of your lost i send love and prayers

Tia Horn

February 8, 2012

Since our family is a regular viewer of WKRG5, we feel as though we're your family. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God truly bless and keep you is our prayer.

-The Richardson and Horn Family of Frisco City, Alabama

Diane Campbell

February 8, 2012

To the Showers and Reed Family. Linda was a beautiful person and will be truly missed. Those of us who are saved know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I believe that today, her Spirit is in Heaven. Please take comfort in knowing that.

February 7, 2012

To my dear lifelong friend Melvin and all the Showers family.It was with deep sorrow and heartfelt regret that I learned of the passing of your beloved wife ,partner and companion of 44years Sylvia. As all who knew her will attest she was truly a beautiful person inward and outwardly. I am sure God put the two of you together because you too are a beautiful God loving person Melvin. My God continue to bless you and your family during this time of mourning and throughout life..Sincerely and lovingly submitted Stanley Jones ,Mary Jones Hills Cleveland,Ohio ,Alletta Ruth Thomas. Mobile,Alabama.

Lola

February 6, 2012

My prayers are with the family.
Linda will most definite be missed.
I will always have fond memories of our
"Girls Day Out"

James Gavin

February 5, 2012

Linda you was a great friend who always had a infectious smile.I know you are in heaven with your love ones.

February 5, 2012

In Christian concern and loving care, you were uplifted in prayer by The Mens Prayer Fellowship of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church.

Carol Koster

February 5, 2012

Dear Mel, Former colleagues of yours are sending our belated prayers and condolences on the passing of your wife, daughter and other family members. May God's peace and healing be with you and family at this sad time. --Carol & Rich Koster (now in New Orleans, Rich at WVUE-TV Fox 8)

Barbara Powe

February 5, 2012

I remember most the kind sweet personality of Linda Showers as a co-worker. She will be sorely missed. Sleep on Linda, rest from your labors.
I will keep fond memories of you.

William Jordan

February 5, 2012

"Oh God that from Thy Kingdom through time and space to roam,
doth send abroad thy children, and then doth call them home. That
men and tribes, and nations, and all Thy Hand hath made will
shelter them from sunshine in thine eternal shade...."

W. Jordan, Mobile

February 5, 2012

Submitted with sympathy and love to the Showers-Reed Family in your time of profound sorrow. Linda will indeed be missed.
Brenda Alexander-Gay (Tuscaloosa, Al)

Sandra,Tremayne,Shonta and Michael Nixon-Woodyard,Thomas,Thurman

February 4, 2012

To the Showers and Reed Family. Our Hearts and Prayers are with you. Your Cousins

Shirell A Dortch

February 4, 2012

Bernadine,
May the love of those around you help you in the coming days. Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. My heart is with you and your family during this difficult period.

February 4, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Mel and the family on the loss of your loved one, Linda, a precious jewel. May you find comfort in knowing that God has chosen a beautiful rose. She will be missed. Stay strong and keep trusting in the Lord.

Elizabeth Lucy Wright
Mobile, AL

Robin Matthews

February 4, 2012

You are in our prayers, we know what you going through, God will be with you.

Deborah Franklin

February 4, 2012

Rest in eternal peace Linda

Victor Lang

February 4, 2012

May the Lord provide your family with the strength to carry on.
Growing up I truly Cherished the "life lessons" that I learned at the bar in the kitchen and have never forgotten them. You will be missed GREATLY. Goodbye

Bobby Mitchell & Family

February 4, 2012

May the Lord grant your family strength and peace during this time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you.

Ben and Stacy Gordon

February 4, 2012

"Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. May the Lord, keep you and your family strong,at your weakest moments.May your memories give you comfort." The Gordon Family

Harriet Christian

February 4, 2012

May the Lord keep this family in perfect peace!!

February 4, 2012

Mel Showers & Family and The Reed Family
Our prayers are with you and the family. We all loved Linda and share your grief.
Cousins: Linda, Velina, & Debra Coleman
Pensacola, Mobile & California

matilda wynant

February 4, 2012

God bless you Mel. Praying for you.

Carlos Showers

February 3, 2012

Mel and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We pray comfort and peace for you and God's strenght and love in the coming days.

Carlos and Sheila Showers and family
Black Mountain, N.C.

Janice Porter

February 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 3, 2012

Melvin I am sorry to hear of your lost you and the family are in our prayers. I had not seen Lind for a long time but she was always a great friend. Alfreda Johnson-O'Neal and the Johnson Family of Sacramento, CA

Ingrid fuller

February 3, 2012

My Condolences to the Showers family, sorry for your lost. my prayers are with you always.



Ms.I.Scott

margaret beech

February 3, 2012

My condolences to the Mel Showers Family. prayers and thoughts are with you all...MAy GOD Give YOU Peace and Oomfort in the days ahead.....I had the Wonderul Privelige Of Meeting and Working With Ms. Showers when I attended Bishop State, A Beautiful Beautiful Person.....
Margaret Beech

Latisha Wilkes

February 3, 2012

God bless you Mel,and Your family, Linda you will be miss rest in peace." wilkes Family (Mobile AL)

Ken McElhaney

February 3, 2012

Mel, Just to let you know Emily and I are thinking and praying for you and your family at this time. To have lost April last year and now Linda this year is a lot to bear, but I know the Lord will enable you to carry on and remember the 44 years of marriage you and Linday shared. I appreciate so much your friendship over the last 40 plus years.

Ken McElhaney, Sr
Hoover, Al

Equilla Roberson

February 3, 2012

Mel and your family:
Please know you are in our prayers for your strength. To lose a spouse and parent is such a deep hurt. But we do know, God can and will take care of you. We love you.

Equilla Roberson, Mobile, Al. Angela and family,Birmingham, Al., Nikki and family Birmingham, Al.

Sim & Minerva Pettway

February 3, 2012

To know her was to love her, she was a beautiful person inside and out. She was never a stranger to anyone. She embraced you with her smile and her heart. May God be with you Linda and your family. Dear friend, you will be missed. May you rest in peace now. God Bless!

JOSIE W. GIBSON

February 3, 2012

TO THE SHOWERS AND REED FAMILY: MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN KNOWING THAT TIME WILL HEAL YOUR PAIN, MS LINDA WILL BE MISSED! MAY THE PEACE OF CHRIST BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Dawn and Jessica Lynn Crawford

February 3, 2012

Sending our sincere love and condolences to Mel and Linda's family.

Willie Ruth Crawforf-Parker

February 3, 2012

May the God of comfort give the family warmth of fond memories and peace of heart. Thinking of you all! Willie Ruth Crawford-Parker

Donald & Patricia Rowser

February 3, 2012

It is our prayer that you and the family feel God's love during this difficult time.

Darryl & Tiffany (Collins) Tubbs

February 3, 2012

May the love of God comfort you through this very difficult time.

February 3, 2012

Mel and family,
My prayers are with you today and as you navigate through the days ahead. May God give you and your family strength and comfort.
Kathy Dean
University of Mobile

February 3, 2012

Dear Mel and Family...I was truly sadden when I had hear the news of Miss. Linda's Passing. I can remember as a little girl going around the corner to play in the yard with Mel Jr. Reggie, Marcus, and all of the other kids from the neighebor hood. IThis is like I have lost a member of my own family. Just remember to Reach Upp As High As You Can, and God will reach Down the Rest of the Way....Love Always Eulanda & Europe Wilson

Olga Daffin Antoine

February 3, 2012

May these words of comfort in some way serve to show that others care, more deeply than you know. I am so soory for your loss.
Olga Daffin Antoine
(1968 classmate of Lillian Showers)

February 3, 2012

Mel&Family,
So very sorry to hear of Linda's death.Please know that my family will be praying for you and yours as you face this loss.
Janice Kennedy-Sloan, Ph.D
Charlotte, North Carolina

February 3, 2012

Mel you and family are in prayers, May God bless you all during this time.
George and Gwen Wash

February 3, 2012

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND I KNOW THAT GOD WILL BRING YOU COMFORT AND STRENGH.(TANYA COLEMAN AND FAMILY)

February 3, 2012

Mel - so sorry to hear about your wife. May our Lord be with you and your family as you travel through this time in your life. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Wayne Dean

richard and Cynthia coleman

February 3, 2012

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

February 3, 2012

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. GOD BLESS

JANET P THORNTON

February 3, 2012

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS... MAY GOD WRAP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN HIS COMFORTING ARMS AND CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS PAINFUL TIME.

THE RICHARD PIERCE FAMILY

February 3, 2012

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH MEL AND HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS. KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU AND WILL BRING COMFORT AND STRENGH. (GOMIEN FAMILY)

Carolyn Jordan

February 3, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss, just know that God will take care of you and your family.

February 3, 2012

What a grand lady the Lord has called to join him. We will truly miss her.
With love,
Alonzo(Tad) and Jennifer

February 3, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May God always be at you side to guide you.

February 3, 2012

God bless you Linda,may god be with the family.A.& T.Dumas

February 3, 2012

Our Heavenly Father will be with the family at this time of our lost on earth and we will be together in Heaven.

john grandquest

Denise McAdory

February 3, 2012

May God guide and provide strength during this most difficult time.

sandy elf

February 3, 2012

We did not know her or Mel but we felt we knew them after seeing Mel on the news for a very long time sorry to here this news

Jeanette

February 3, 2012

May God and His Angels be with you and your family through this time.

February 3, 2012

MAY THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE LOVE OF JESUS CONTINUE TO SHINE ALL OVER YOU THIS DAY AND EVERYDAY AS THE HEALING PROCESS BEGAN. THE POPULUS FAMILY

Ed Turner

February 3, 2012

My prayers are with Mel and his entire family. May the Lord give you all the strength to get through this sad time in your lives. God Bless you all.

Pat & John Irons

February 2, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patrice Hardy

February 2, 2012

She was always a blessing to anyone who met her. she will be missed in the community.

February 2, 2012

Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jarvis and Angela(Roberson)Watkins

Jeannette Bell

February 2, 2012

Linda will be missed. She was like a sister to us . We will miss her at our family reunion. May she rest in peace. Jeannette Pruitt Bell

Cynthia Lang

February 2, 2012

God Bless! The Langs, Vincent, Cynthia, Victor and Vance

Frank Setzer

February 2, 2012

The blessings of Almighty God be with your Family.

Frank S. Seltzer and Family

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