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Linda Sheffield Obituary

Linda Sheffield -EASTMAN - LINDA MERRITT SHEFFIELD, age 51, of Eastman died Sunday, October 19, 2008. -Funeral Services are scheduled for 2P.M. Tuesday, October 21 in Southerland Funeral Chapel. -Linda was Store Manager for Shorty's Quik Stop, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Sheffield and a grandson, Garrett Merritt. -Survivors: son, Jamie Sheffield (Jenica); daughters, Sandra Merritt, Kristina Groomes (Chad) and Amanda Hand; sisters, Sheila Boleware, Mikki Merritt and Elaine Callahan; brother, Richard Merritt; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Dawson, Gavyn, Gabriel, Savanna, Sky, Madalyn and Jaylin. -The family will receive friends in Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, October 20. -Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Oct. 20, 2008.

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SHEILA AND TALMADGE BOLEWARE

November 30, 2008

THE LORD IS MY SHEPARD AND NOW HE IS WATCHING OVER MY SISTER LINDA, WHO IS WITH HIM, RESTING IN PEACE, AND WATCHING OVER ALL OF US.

SANDRA McCLELLAND

November 9, 2008

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN HERE FOR MY FAMILY DURING THE LOSS OF MY MOTHER. SHE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED. YOU ALL HAVE BEEN SO NICE TO US AND IT MEANS THE WORLD TO US... 478-374-5957 IS MY HOME NUMBER IF ANYONE WOULD LKE TO CALL. THANKS AGAIN

MIKKI MERRITT

October 28, 2008

MY SISTER IS WITH THE LORD AND RESTING IN PEACE. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL FOUR OF HER CHILDREN, KRISTIE, SANDRA, JAMIE AND AMANDA

Cheryl Wells Johnson

October 27, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lori Denton

October 23, 2008

Sandra,
I just heard about your mother. I haven't seen you a Flightline lately. God has really laid it on my heart to talk to you. I'm so sorry about your mom. Give me a call and we will get together sometime. 358-4840 Lori Denton

Debbie Mullis

October 22, 2008

Kristi, Sandra, Jamie, Amanda and families,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know Linda will be greatly missed. She was a very proud mother and grandmother. We pray that God will give you comfort in the days to come. Debbie, Brian, Cullen, Kristen, Chad and Karson

Sonya Spires

October 21, 2008

Kristi, Sandra, Jamie, Amanda & Family,
To all of you I know this is a very difficult time and it just seems so soon after the loss of Garrick. All of you and your families are in our Prayers!! I am so Sorry for your loss!! Your mom was a Wonderful and Strong Woman and she loved you guys and her grand children. She will be missed and we are always here if you need anything.

Sonya Smith Peacock-Spires

October 21, 2008

Jamie & Jenica,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Whirley

Kristy Dennis McGlamry

October 21, 2008

Sandra,
I am so sorry about your mom. I am thinking about you & if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Love you girl!

Susan Graham

October 21, 2008

Sandra, Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you. May God hold you close during this trying and difficult time. Remember all of us who work with you love you.

Allison (Lowe) Barnes

October 20, 2008

Thinking of you during your time of loss. Praying that God will provide the comfort that you need during this most difficult time.

Autumn Kitchens

October 20, 2008

Sandra, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. May God bless you during this sad time.

Lisa & Brad Clark

October 20, 2008

Amanda, Sorry to hear about you Mom our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tonya Coleman

October 20, 2008

Sandra and Kristi

I am praying for you during this in your life. May God give you the strength you need.

Kevin,Joni,& Mattie Spires

October 20, 2008

jamie,
Im sorry to hear about your mom.

David & Pam Southerland

October 20, 2008

May God bless and keep you always.

Laraine Bennett

October 20, 2008

Kristi, our heart goes out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Shon Sumner McCranie &Family Billy and Ronnie Faye Sumner

October 20, 2008

Sandra, Kristy, Jamie and Amanda and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Ms. Linda was a good person and very hard working and kind. She was easy to talk to, an asset she shared with all her children. May God strengthen you during these times of trouble.
Our love,

Rhonda Dwozan

October 20, 2008

Jamie,Jenica and Family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is so hard to endure. No one can replace the love of a mother. I know she will be greatly missed by each of you. May you find comfort in knowing that she is no longer experiencing pain and suffering and the special memories of her will give you strength in the days and weeks ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Love in Christ, Rhonda Dwozan and family

Rosemary Creswell

October 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your life. May you find comfort that Linda is with our Lord. Mikki I know Linda appreciated everything you did for her.
Love Rose & Jeff Creswell

Joyce Lancaster

October 20, 2008

My deepest sympathy for this family. May God be with all of you during this time. My dad and Linda use to work together at Shorty's. He always liked her. His name was Preston Blankenship. Again, I am so sorry.

Mark, Scarlett, & Miranda Driggers

October 20, 2008

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

Richard & Gina Howell

October 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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