Linda D. Hyder Beddingfield, 64

Linda D. Hyder Beddingfield, 64, of Hendersonville, died, Thursday November 20, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on December 16, 1949 in Hendersonville to Virginia R. “Granny” Evans Jones and the late Horace C. Hyder. She is also preceded in death by her step-father Dewitt Jones and step-brother Johnny Jones.

While attending East Hendersonville High School, Linda went on a blind date with a young gentleman whom she dated for only thirty days and she ended up marrying him. She then graduated from East Hendersonville High and spent the last 46 years of her marriage loving and caring for the family her and husband had made together. Linda was devoted to spending time with her family on Sundays and adored her daughter-in-laws and grandchildren. She was also a dedicated member of Dana Baptist Church and has served as a past secretary for her church as well as a Sunday school teacher. Linda was a collector of roosters, enjoyed all flowers and spending time outdoors. She also had a great love for Christmas and snow.

In addition to her mother, Linda is survived by her loving husband Jimmy C. Beddingfield of Hendersonville, her three devoted sons Shane C. and his wife Lisa Myles Beddingfield of Flat Rock, Coby C. and his wife Melody Mintz and Barry Z. and his wife April both of Hendersonville. Her Grandchildren,  Austin W. Beddingfield and Austin D. Fisher of Flat Rock, Kaitryn E., Cooper D., Chase Z. and Riley A. all of Hendersonville. She is also survived by her sister Dicie H. Cole of Hendersonville and her step sister Gail Reynolds of Edneyville and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 at Dana Baptist Church with Reverend Paul B. Chandler, JR. and Reverend Dan Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 P.M. at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice: 571 S Allen Rd., Rlat Rock, NC 28731.

An online register book is available for family and friends  by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.