Taylorville Obits

Linda A. Shearer

Linda A. Shearer, 82 of Kincaid, IL passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5:08 a.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. She was born on April 18, 1940 in Coshocton, OH the daughter of Russell Laird and Jean Tyson. She married Roy Shearer of Kincaid on June 24, 1967 in Coshocton, OH.

Linda worked as a pharmacy tech for Walmart for many years and was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Taylorville. She loved the Lord, her grandchildren and her cardinal birds.

She is survived by her husband: Roy Shearer; daughters: Joy (Brian) Bandy of New Berlin, IL, and Julia Shearer-East of Mt. Sterling, IL; grandchildren: Chris and Halle Bandy of New Berlin, IL; and sister: Nancy Donaker of Coshocton, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother: Robert Laird; and sister: Janice Spinazzolo.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, IL. A memorial service will be held immediately after at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gerald McPhillips officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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