Lynda Gail Shelley

Lynda Gail Shelley, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama. Born on September 1, 1952, in Houston County, Alabama, she was a cherished member of her community and a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

Lynda graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1971 and spent her life nurturing her family, cultivating friendships, and serving her church. She was a devoted member of Rainbow Meadows Baptist Church for over 30 years, where she found great joy in fellowship and worship.

Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Edith Radney, her beloved husband, Larry Shelley, her daughter, Patricia Dianne Walden, her sister, Bobbie Whitehead, and her brother, Roy Radney, Lynda’s legacy of love and compassion lives on through her family. She is survived by her adoring children, Don Shelley (Kathy), Anthony Shelley, Christopher Shelley, Bryan Shelley, and Cynthia Elmore. Her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially Allison C. Shelley, Reba Davis (Blake), and Louie Peterson, along with special great-grandchildren, Brielle Beacham and Aurelia Davis, will forever cherish their memories with her.

Lynda’s siblings, Roger Radney and Ann “Doodle” Adams, along with special family friends and neighbors, Alvie and Linda Davis and Kay Hudson, will miss her warm presence and the light she brought into every room.

A loving and protective mother, Lynda’s life was a testament to her selfless nature. She had a knack for making everyone around her feel at home, whether she was chatting with neighbors, enjoying movies and game shows like Family Feud, or sitting on her porch soaking up the sunshine. Her banana pudding and pies were the highlight of many family gatherings, and she relished in the simple pleasure of savoring dishes cooked by her neighbor, Mr. Davis.

Funeral Services to honor and celebrate Lynda’s life will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, at Rainbow Meadows Baptist Church, with Pastor Don Clark officiating. She will be laid to rest in Memory Hill Cemetery, with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church, providing an opportunity to share stories and remember a life lived to the fullest.

Lynda Gail Shelley’s journey on earth may have concluded, but the impact of her loving, kind, and selfless spirit will continue to resonate with all who were blessed to know her. Her memory will be a guiding light, reminding us to cherish the simple joys in life and to always extend a hand of friendship and care to those around us.

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