Funeral service for Linda Jane Sharp Neely, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Todd Coutta officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date in Stewart Cemetery.
Linda was born on May 27, 1943 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Harry Eugene and Hilda Smith Sharp. Mrs. Neely retired after 30 years of Civil Service with the Department of the Army, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. After retirement she owned and operated Linda’s Shoes on the square of Fayetteville. Mrs. Neely passed away on November 17, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital.
Survivors include her children, Shelia M. Archer and partner Karen Trekell, Christie Archer Mays, and Richard H. Archer, Sr. all of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Brittany Taylor Sanchez, Michael J. Taylor, Richard H. Archer, Jr. and wife Allison, and Nathan H. Archer; and great-grandchildren, Joselin Sanchez, and Oscar Adan Sanchez. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband James Paul “Jimmy” Neely and a brother, Bobby Gene Dickey.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Linda Jane Sharp Neely.
15 Comments To "Linda Jane Sharp Neely"
#1 Comment By Wanda Preston On November 17, 2018 @ 11:54 pm
So sorry to learn this sad news. Linda was a sweet lady and such a fighter! My condolences to her family.
#2 Comment By Julie Mathis Schwarz On November 18, 2018 @ 12:19 am
Shelia,
I’m am so saddened by your mom’s passing. I hope you know I care and will pray for comfort for you and all of your family. God Bless you! Hugs!
Julie
#3 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On November 18, 2018 @ 3:12 am
I hate sweet Linda has move on to her Heaventy home I always loved talking with her she always knew how to make me smile.if any way possible she’s got Heaven focking by telling her jokes. Miss you..
#4 Comment By Gay Parsley On November 18, 2018 @ 3:47 am
I’m very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was such a lovely lady, and I always enjoyed being in her presence. Prayers for her children during this difficult time.
#5 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On November 18, 2018 @ 8:16 am
I’m sad to learn of Linda’s passing. You was a beautiful lady and fought so hard. May she rest in peace. Prayers for the family during this most difficult time.
#6 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On November 18, 2018 @ 8:21 am
Richard and family,
Very sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a sweet lady. You will be in my prayers.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#7 Comment By Kay Norman On November 18, 2018 @ 6:23 pm
Linda was a sweet and pleasant girl in high school and a FB friend for years. I will miss her posts terribly. RIP sweet lady. Prayers for your family.
#8 Comment By Cindy Pitts On November 19, 2018 @ 4:04 pm
So sorry to hear about Ms Neelys passing, I lived in front of her for years she was such a dear friend of mine. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
#9 Comment By JANET S LINDSAY/BOB LINDSAY On November 19, 2018 @ 6:20 pm
Such a sweet lady! My sincere sympathy to the family
#10 Comment By Debbie Gentry Miahnahri On November 19, 2018 @ 6:33 pm
Shelia, Christie, Richard and families,
My heart is so saddened by Linda Jane’s (Ma’s) passing. I loved her so much. She was funny, kind and loveable. She will truly be missed. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
#11 Comment By Misha L Gray On November 20, 2018 @ 4:00 am
Linda was always a joy to be around and a pleasure to know. I went to church with her several years and enjoyed the time talking with her at Church. Fly High Linda!
#12 Comment By bj On November 20, 2018 @ 4:17 am
I am so sorry for your loss of Linda.
#13 Comment By Mary and Laurie Wade On November 21, 2018 @ 3:06 am
A sweet lady who has a sweet family. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
#14 Comment By Gail Travis On November 21, 2018 @ 6:27 pm
Went to school with Linda many years ago. Always enjoyed seeing and talking to her. Very sorry for your loss,
#15 Comment By Pamela Cartwright On November 22, 2018 @ 3:07 am
I’m sorry for your lost. She was a sweet lady.