THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

Linda Ann White Edwards, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown of Shelby, North Carolina, where she was born on May 8, 1944. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Married for an enduring 62 years to her cherished husband, John Thomas Edwards Jr., Linda's love story was one that inspired many. Together, they built a foundation of love that would sup