Linda Sue Shafer
October 23, 1950 ~ November 13, 2024
Born in:
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Resided in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Linda Sue Shafer, 74, of Taylorville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. at her residence. She was born on October 23, 1950, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Richard and Mary Lou (Wente) Barber. She married Tommy D. Dickerson, and they later divorced. She later married James L. Shafer in 1987, and he preceded him in death in 2016.
Linda and her husband owned and operated Shafer Funeral Home in Taylorville for 30 years. She then went to work in 2009, at Springfield Clinic, Taylorville, as a greeter. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Taylorville. Linda enjoyed gardening with beautiful flowers, golfing with the girls, and enjoying her weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks with her best friend, Pam.
She is survived by her children: David J. (Jenny) Dickerson of Fishers, IN, Joseph T. (Patty) Shafer of Elgin, IL, and Dacia A. Nisbet (Tim Passoni) of Normal, IL; grandchildren: Averi Nisbet (fiancé Jacob Carver) Nick Norman, Noah Passoni, Kynnedi Goldstein, Laney Dickerson, Molly Shafer, Korbyn Passoni, Jack Shafer, and Quynn Passoni; sister: Sharon (Terry) Holderfield of Mattoon, IL, brothers: Ronald (Annie) Barber of Charleston, IL, and Kenneth (Velma) Barber of California, as well as several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James L. Shafer, and her daughter, Dana Lynn Dickerson.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville, IL. A funeral service will be held the following day at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Brennan Hurley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Memorials to honor Linda may be made to Quad County Hospice or to the American Lung Association.
Services
Visitation: November 18, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home
202 West Franklin Street
Taylorville, Illinois 62568
Funeral Service: November 19, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home
202 West Franklin Street
Taylorville, Illinois 62568
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Linda Sue Shafer 's name.
American Lung Association
3000 Kelly Ln
Springfield,
IL
62711
Quad County Hospice
8 Huber Street
Pana,
IL
62557
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We are so sorry for your loss. Linda will be missed by all who knew her.
Love Dad & Sally
My travel buddy, I will miss your stories. Rest in peace my friend.
Dacia, David and Joe, deepest sympathies. Linda was an extraordinary person full of life and laughter. Your entire family is in my prayers.
She was a joy as she greeted many of us, and I know she will be missed greatly. You have my sympathy in this sad loss.
My condolences to the entire family. I always enjoyed talking with Linda when I was at the hospital. We would often reminisce about our times together at the funeral home. I will hold dear my memories of her. RIP Linda.
Rest in peace Linda.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Linda. She was a sweet person & touched the hearts of many. Rest in peace, Linda.
Linda was one of my mother’s (Joan Cornell) long time friends, dating back to their days of working together at Craggs/Curvey Real Estate. They also shared the same birthday, October 23. Linda was always fun to be around. My condolences to the family.