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800 West Main St., Russellville, AR 72801
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Bakers Creek Cemetery
556 Center Valley Rd, Russellville, AR 72802
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Shellene Linker Obituary
She was a member of London First Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Loyd Linker; and a son, Michael Wayne Linker.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Dallas Linker of Russellville; four grandchildren, Ashley Linker, Jared (Kelly) Linker, Dallas Linker and Tyler (Savanna) Linker; four great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Carol Burk.
The graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Bakers Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Green and the Rev. Brett Cottrell officiating under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00-6:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, Post Office Box 2222
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-9984.
Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
9
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shinn Funeral Service
800 West Main St., Russellville, AR 72801
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
10
Graveside service
10:00 a.m.
Bakers Creek Cemetery
556 Center Valley Rd, Russellville, AR 72802
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Shinn Funeral ServiceOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.