Linda Shelby Lyons

Linda Sue Shelby Lyons of Waco, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the age of 79. Services will be Thursday, November 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with visitation at 10:30 a.m. and memorial service at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Robert D. Wilson officiating. For those who wish to attend, burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park. Linda was born September 12, 1942 in Waco, Texas, to Everett and Lena Belle Shelby. She attended schools in Waco and graduated from Waco High School in 1960. In 1966, Linda earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Baylor University with majors in French, German, and English. During her teaching career, she taught high school English, French and Special Education briefly in Dallas then Waco. In 1975, Linda obtained her Master of Science in Education from Baylor then began her career as an Educational Diagnostician with Rio Brazos Education Coop until her retirement in 2006. Linda was soft spoken, kindhearted, and extremely generous. She was a talented artist who loved to paint, sew, quilt, and make stained-glass art. She also played the piano and guitar. In her younger years, Linda enjoyed bowling and water skiing. Linda loved all animals, especially cats, rescuing many of them into her loving home. She volunteered at the McLennan County Zoo and Waco Animal Birth Control Clinic. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Lena Belle Shelby; and her brothers, Everett Shelby Jr. and Edward Shelby. Linda is survived by her daughter, Diana Waggoner and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Blake Waggoner and Blaine Waggoner; nephew, Everett Shelby III and wife, Stacie; and niece, Erin Williams and husband, Chad. If you so desire and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fuzzy Friends Rescue, 6321 Airport Road, Waco, Tx 76701, or any Humane Society or the American Cancer Society. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com