Linda Nell Shehane, age 82 of Lebanon, died Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025 at Wilson Manor of Lebanon. Born May 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Rob Roy Marler and Vaughtie Lee Vantrease Marler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Gene Edward Shehane, on Aug. 20, 2020; a brother, John Roy Marler; sister, Peggy Taylor and an aunt and uncle, Maurine and Wallace Johnson.

Linda was a former teachers aide and from Sept 1, 1973 till April 12, 2012 she worked for Wilson County Government in the County Court Clerk's office, the County Executive's office and the Finance Dept.

She is survived by her children, Allen Shehane and wife, Shelby of Carthage, Pam McAteer and husband, Chris and Kim Stewart and husband, Joe, both of Lebanon; grandchildren, Tyler (Ally) Lasater, Daniel Shehane, Will Stewart, Katie Stewart; step-grandchildren, Chad (Erica) Stewart, Chasity Phillips, Zack McAteer; great-grandchildren, Rylie Jean Lasater, Peyton Jane Lasater, Lily Rose Shehane; sister, Mary Ann (Chuck) Chilcutt; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Marler and Evelyn Shehane and her children, Jan and Michael; cousins, June Woodard and Danny (Jean) Johnson; nieces, nephews and many special cousins.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Pratt and County Mayor Randall Hutto officiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. till service time on Sunday. Pallbearers were Tyler Lasater, Daniel Shehane, Will Stewart, Chris McAteer, Joe Stewart, Cory Barnes. Honorary pallbearers included the Wilson County Courthouse Retirees. Interment followed at Hunter Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, Gentiva Hospice and the nurses and staff at Wilson Manor for all their love and care.