Nancy Ruth (Reed) Linn

Nancy Ruth (Reed) Linn, 84, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1940, in Hale, Missouri to the late Irvin Reed & Ruth Ellen “Kitty” (Kidwell) LaGalle. Nancy was a 1958 graduate of Macon High School (attending only her senior year). Previously she attended Chillicothe High School. In high school she was a majorette, played clarinet in the band, and was a member of the glee club. She attended Kirksville State Teachers College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She later earned her master’s degree in special education from The University of Texas at Tyler. Nancy raised her three children with the late Bennie Beall in Mineola, TX. In later years she traveled the world with her late husband Bill Greer. In 2001 she reconnected with her high school friend, Charles Linn. They married March 2, 2002. They spent the next 22 years enjoying retirement together. One of their most shared passions was traveling in their motorhome around the US. Her dedication and love for her family ran deep; she was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Golf played a big part in Nancy’s life. She was a scratch golfer and participated in many tournaments all over the US. She was also instrumental in creating the 1st annual Hibiscus tournament at Hollytree Country Club and was an active member of the Hollytree WGA. Nancy had many talents besides golf. She became accomplished at everything she pursued. During high school she attended the Midwestern Music Camp on full scholarship two years in a row. Both times she was selected to be a soloist. She specialized in classical and opera, showcasing those talents in productions like Oklahoma and as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. She was a highly skilled bowler and seamstress and also excelled at needlepoint, knitting, mahjong, and bridge. In addition, she was a walking encyclopedia when it came to history and geography. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Beall III, and grandson, Jason Brian Beall. She is survived by her husband, Charles Linn of Tyler, TX; children, Brian (Cindy) Beall of Magnolia, TX, Starr Ellen Rush of Frisco, TX, step-children, Ted Linn of Springfield, MO, Tamara Linn of Ft Worth, TX, and Tyler (Bobbie Jo) of Macon, MO; grandchildren, Nikki (Dustin) Foster, Greer Rush, Mallory Rush, Amber Piteck, Justin (Harleigh) Julian, Lynda Diaz, Tyler Julian, Cooper Linn, and Xabiere Linn; and great-grandchildren, Jaxston, Hadleigh, Oaklyn, Luke, Beau, Remi, Charlee, and Adelaide. She is also survived by her sisters, Starr Fulcher of Tyler, TX and Natalie (Pat) Nasi of Macon, MO and her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23th from 1:30-2:30 with service immediately following at the Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703 with Pastor Randall McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at the Cathedral in the Pines Memorial Gardens.

Nancy Ruth (Reed) Linn

September 24, 1940 - December 15, 2024