Linda Jane (Burch) Breedlove was born on August 13th, 1943, in Rolla MO to Charles G. Burch and Mildred L. (Grate) Burch of St. James Missouri. Linda, a beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away on October 7th, 2024, at the age of 81 years, surrounded by family. Linda grew up in St. James Missouri and graduated 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 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 a son-in-law, Keith McCreary. She is survived by her brother Charles Burch of Sugarland TX; her daughter, Nicki McCreary of Sullivan MO; grandchildren, Charla McCreary and significant other Daniel Griffin of Sullivan MO, Marty McCreary and significant other Heather Pickney of Sullivan MO; and great grandchildren, Carli McCreary, Greyson Griffin, and Kaden McCreary. In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association. Per Linda’s request, no services will be held at this time.
