Linda Oliver Shelly Obituary
The memory of Linda Oliver Shelly of Somerville, Tennessee, who passed away on April 12, 2026 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Linda had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Linda may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl W. Oliver, Sr. and Clara Feathers Oliver; and her siblings, Nancy Oliver Life and Carl W. Oliver, Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Newton Shelly, Jr.; her daughter Elizabeth Shelly Perkins (Joshua) of Memphis; and her granddaughters, Reagan Leigh Perkins and Rachel Elise Perkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
