Sally Linkous Sheppard (Arleeny), 84, of Merrimac, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Radford Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Montgomery County on March 17, 1936, to the late George Essie and Esther Sutphin Linkous.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell Frank Sheppard; children Frank Everett Sheppard, George William Sheppard, Teresa Marlene Sheppard and Susan Jane Sheppard; brothers Corbett Linkous, Owen Linkous, Marvell Linkous; and a sister, Zelma Stevens. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Belmont Cemetery, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Jube Burk officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
