Linda Joy Shell

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Linda Shell Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Linda Joy Shell
Start: 2025-04-17T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-17T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel

Linda Joy (Seifert) Shell, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1942, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Donald and Edna (Thompson) Seifert. Linda attended Savannah and Lafayette High School, and then took business classes at Missouri Western State University. In 1960, she married Vernon Colwell. They divorced after sixteen years. In 1978, she married Larry Smithers, whom she later divorced. In 1988, she married Rodney Shell and shared 27 wonderful years with him, until he passed away in 2015. Family was the most important part of Linda's life. She loved reminiscing and telling stories from the past. She also loved baking pies and hosting dinners for family and friends. She enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, playing bingo, and card games. Linda was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was full of advice, full of energy, and was always finding something to do. She didn't hesitate to help others and was happiest when those around were happy as well. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Vernon Colwell and Rodney Shell; brother, Wib Seifert; and sister, Nancy (Seifert) Simmons. Linda is survived by her brother, Bob (Eunice) Seifert, St. Joseph, MO; children, Nena Colwell, St. Joseph, MO, Connie Colwell, St. Joseph, MO, Lee Colwell, Denver, CO, Tim (Amy) Colwell, St. Joseph, MO; granddaughters, Heidi (Tom) Surritt, St. Joseph, MO, Courtney Colwell, Denver, CO, Marissa (Ben) Reinicke, Denver, CO, Lyla Colwell, St. Joseph, MO; great grandson, Drake Surritt, St. Joseph, MO; and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel. Cremation will follow after the celebration of life service with private inurnment at Ashland Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's. When thinking of me, remember something I said or did that made you laugh. I had a great life, love you all, and I'll see you on the flip side. -Linda Joy (Seifert) Shell

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Published by KQ2 on Apr. 10, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Shell

9 Entries

Brenda Seifert Smith

April 20, 2025

Linda was such a fun-loving woman! She was a true joy to be around and I know she will be missed by many. Prayers for all of you.

Cindy and Bruce Guido

April 17, 2025

My wonderful Aunt Linda, Joy is your middle name and it is what you brought to those around you. Your sense of humor and infectious laughter will be missed by all who know you. Know that you are loved and will be missed. Now you are with Dad, Nancy and Grandma and Grandpa and all the other cousins and uncles who have passed before you. I am sure there are cards there. Have fun with all those “cheaters and liars”! Love you beyond!

Vera Buchanan

April 16, 2025

Linda was always such a joy to be around! Worked with her at the casino in the “olden days”!lol I’ve seen her out and about town over the years and it was like I’d just been working with her yesterday, never met a stranger. I’m going to miss her great sense of humor and just running into her wherever. Always was such a blessing. I’ll see you on the flip side dear Linda!

Laurie Funk

April 15, 2025

I worked with Linda at the Casino and loved working with her. She was kind, personable, and so much fun! She made me laugh a lot and we’d talk about people we both knew and all the crazy stories we both had gone through in life. She was a beautiful soul and she will always be missed - rest in peace my friend.

Sharon Shutts

April 14, 2025

I'd like to send my sympathy to Linda's family. She was such a bubbly personality who took an active role in our Beeler country grade school reunions. I will miss her presence & hold fond memories of her.

Stacy (Peek) Gerhardt

April 11, 2025

Linda was such a wonderful person, full of life. I always enjoyed being with her. She was almost like family.
My thoughts and prayers to the family

Tyler Seifert

April 11, 2025

Love you, Aunt Linda! Give my love to Rodney, Grandma and Grandpa Seifert, Nancy, and my Papa, Wib. I love and miss you all!!

Carolyn Stephens

April 11, 2025

Linda were good friends for many years. My Husband zMax Stephens was a good friend with her past husband Larry Smithers . We shared many mealy together and listened to Larry play the guitar. We sing songs and laughed and had good times. we remain friends after she married Rod and then lost contact when he passed away. Linda was a very nice person full of life and her sister was also and I meant her family. They all were nice and her brother was a good friend also. I’m sorry to hear about her passing. I wished I knew she was ill. I would’ve gotten contact with her prayers to the family.

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