She was born on March 2, 1949 in Tucumcari New Mexico to James and Viola Baum.
Linda grew up in Tucumcari before attending College in Portales New Mexico, and later attended West Texas A&M University for nursing, receiving her Bachelors Degree. Linda worked for the VA Hospital for 34 years as a dedicated nurse. In June 25, 1983 she married Richard Sherrod spending many wonderful years together. When she retired, she and Richard traveled a great deal and she got to see a lot of very pretty places. Linda loved life, music, traveling, and especially her family.
She is survived by her husband Richard Dean Sherrod, two sons; Seth Sherrod, Holt Sherrod, one daughter; Judith Ann White-Allen, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers; Victor Loyd Baum, James William Baum, and Craig Baum.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents.
She will be truly missed by both her family and friends.