Funeral service for Linda Fay Fletcher, age 80, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Derrick Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, September 26 at Higgins.
Mrs. Fletcher was born August 29, 1943, in Coffee County, TN to the late Porter Dean and Evelyn Norton Shelton. She was a member of the Bledsoe Church of Christ and lived out her faith daily. Fay lived her life caring for others. She loved being able to care for her family, and especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fay was a homemaker, a wonderful cook, and could grow most any plant or tree. She loved her pets as well and treated them as members of the family. Fay passed away September 21, 2023, at her home with family by her side.
Survivors include her son, Ritchie Fletcher and his wife Cindy of Manchester, TN; grandchildren, Robert Fletcher, Samantha Fletcher, Laura Beth Fletcher; great-grandchildren, Elli, Amiah, and Micah Fletcher; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fletcher was preceded in death by her husband, Rondell Edward Fletcher; daughter, Robin Rohling; and sisters, Nancy Newman and Bonnie Shelton.
Fay was blessed with wonderful caregivers during her illness, and the family is very thankful to Lisa Beard and Tiffany Bailey.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Fay Fletcher.
Fay and I were friends during high school. She was a very sweet girl. She always enjoyed coming to our class reunions. The last time I talked to her was after her stroke and I called her about an upcoming class reunion. She said she’d love to come but couldn’t due to her condition. She was still in good spirits though.
Went to church with Ms Fay. Bro. Ron married my husband & I 40 years ago. She was a devout Christian and wonderful friend to my family. RIP!!
Fay was my first cousin and best friend throughout my childhood. It was only after we both married that we lost regular contact with each another. I spent many years in regular contact with her daughter, Robin, especially when we were both stationed as military wives in West Germany during the early – mid 1980s. Fay and I enjoyed each other immensely and loved each other like sisters. Until her passing, she and I were the only remaining family members of our generation. Now, I’m alone; but much enriched by the very special relationship memories we shared. I will miss her terribly.
My deepest condolences I extend to Ritchie, his wife, and wonderful family. They have lost their Mom, Mother-in-Law and their Grammie. Fay will always be in my prayers until I join her in heaven. May God bless you all in this time of great sorrow.
So sorry to read this.
I used to do Fay’s hair. She was always a joy to see. Sorry for your loss.