Mrs. Linda Sherron Keller, age 77, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Keller was born September 30, 1948, in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Harold Ernest & Mildred Riddel Greenwell.
She loved Jesus and served in many ministries throughout her life.
Survivors include her husband, Wiley Douglas Keller Sr. Jonesborough; sons, Wiley “Doug” Keller, Jr. and wife Tammy, Elizabethton and Matthew Shane Keller, and wife Amber, Johnson City; grandchildren, James Keller, Lexi Keller, David Keller, Daniel Keller, and Elizabeth Keller; and a sister Cathy Ricker, Macon, NC.; and several nieces and nephews.
She spent most of her teaching career in Johnson City Schools, but she also spent time teaching in Greene County and Washington County, Tennessee, and finally retired from Kingsport City Schools.
Linda dedicated her life to fostering a love of learning in children. She inspired many generations of students in elementary and middle school, as well as college students. She had a special love in her heart for kids with special needs. Even after retiring, she continued her love of education by volunteering at elementary libraries and working in the children’s section of the Johnson City Public Library. Throughout her life she was passionate about instilling the word of Christ in others through classes she taught in church.
Her biggest joy in life was her grandchildren. She never missed a performance, ball game, or awards ceremony. She was always there to encourage them to be the best versions of themselves.
Memorial services will be conducted at 4 P.M. Saturday August 22, 2026, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Kilbourne officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 P.M. Saturday prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Johnson City Dawn of Hope or the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
