Linda Jane (Burch) Breedlove was born on August 13, 1943 in Rolla, Missouri to Charles G. Burch and Mildred L. (Grate) Burch of St. James, Missouri. Linda, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away surrounded by family on October 7, 2024. She was 81 years of age.

Linda grew up in St. James, Missouri and graduated from St. James High School in 1957. She went on to obtain her cosmetology license and was a beautician for a short time. Linda enjoyed fishing, playing board games (as long as she was winning), and spending time with her family. She prided herself on being a loving Christian and a devoted wife and mother. She loved to bake and give her delicious creations to family and friends as gifts. Linda and her husband, Shelby, enjoyed attending church together every Wednesday and Sunday at New Life Free Will Baptist Church.

Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband, Shelby Ray Breedlove; her parents, Charles G. Burch and Mildred L. (Grate) Burch; a sister-in-law, Doris Burch; and son-in-law, Keith McCreary.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Burch of Sugarland, Texas; her daughter, Nicki McCreary of Sullivan, Missouri; grandchildren: Charla McCreary (Daniel Griffin) of Sullivan, Missouri and Marty McCreary (Heather Pickney) of Sullivan, Missouri; and great-grandchildren: Carli McCreary, Greyson Griffin, and Kaden McCreary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Heart Association.

Graveside funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the St. James Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at jonesfunerals.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.