Linnia Faye (Hardin) Shumate

Linnia Faye Hardin Shumate, age 73 of West Jefferson, North Carolina died on Friday January 5, 2018 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Shumate was born Tuesday, August 29, 1944 in Ashe County to the late William T. and Alice Miller Hardin.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one brother, Tom Hardin.  Linnia enjoyed crafts, working with plastic canvas and shopping from catalogs.  She was a loving mother and her passion was raising her children and watching them grow up.

Mrs. Shumate is survived by her husband, James Howard Shumate, son, Jeff Shumate, daughter, Connie Shumate and brother, Ted Hardin all of West Jefferson.  One niece and two nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Day officiating.  Burial will follow in the Hardin Family Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1-2:00pm Monday at Badger Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

The family respectfully requests no food. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care.