Linda Anne Shirley Roberson, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born to Raymond and Patricia Shirley on December 27, 1948, in Coalinga, CA. She was a faithful member of Maryville Church of Christ until her health declined.
Linda was an accomplished teacher, having earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Tennessee in Sociology in 1970. While caring for a family and working full time, she also earned a master's degree and graduated with honors in Speech Pathology from the University of Tennessee in 1996. As an educator, she supported and helped thousands of students with her passion for speech pathology at Putnam County Schools and Loudon County Schools.
Linda's greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. Before her health declined, she wrote, "I had wonderful children that I loved, enjoyed, and tried my best to raise right". She especially loved her role as Nana. She treasured her grandchildren and embraced every moment with them.
Linda/Mama/Nana loved her family and gave her very best to us. She was strong, determined, and very independent. She was also a Godly woman with a kind spirit and compassion that touched the lives of many. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Linda is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Shirley and her favorite son-in-law Joshua Livingston. She is survived by her father Raymond Shirley Sr.; brother Raymond Shirley Jr.; sister Christina (Lindsey) Back; daughter Lesley Livingston; son Jonathan (Ashly) Roberson and Jeffrey (Amanda) Roberson; nine grandchildren Hannah, Gray, Kayden Jay, Call, Abbey, Shay, Gatlin, Sam, and Madison; and special friend Dave.
The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to Lara Gresham and Ann Harris for their loving kindness and caring for Linda.
The family welcomes friends for a Visitation on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 11:30am-12:30pm at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:30pm. Officiated by Jonathan Roberson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Gray Livingston, Kayden Jay Livingston, Call Roberson, Gatlin Roberson, Shay Livingston, and Sam Livingston.
