Linda Shelor Tate, 79, of Cascade, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

A visitation and gathering will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 from 2-4pm at Fair Funeral Home in Eden.

Linda was born July 11, 1944 in Leaksville, NC, to the late John Floyd Shelor and Pauline Meeks Shelor. She was a graduate of Morehead High School, class of 1962. She worked as a quality controller for Shorewood Packaging in Danville, VA, until her retirement. Linda enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Linley V. Tate, Jr (Kathy Tate) and Samuel W. Tate (Tracy Tate); grandchildren, Samantha Tate, Erica Swift (Brent Swift), Alysha Snider (Ryan Snider), Linley Tate, III (Sarah Tate); great-grandchildren, Levi Swift, Dylan Snider, Bellamy Tate, Maggie Tate; special cousin, Judy Barker.

In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Linley Vernon Tate, Sr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wesley Long Cancer Center, 2400 W. Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.