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LINDA GAIL SAYLES

Tuesday, December 2, 1941 - Wednesday, February 5, 2020        

Loved Her Family Deeply

 

Canton- Linda Gail Pressley Sayles, age 78, a loving and special lady, was carried home by the angels on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Linda was born December 2, 1941 to the late Clifford Pressley and the late Coralee Greene Pressley. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a member of the 1960 graduating class of Canton High School where she made many friendships that she treasured all throughout her life.  Her working career consisted of being employed at Ghost Town in Maggie Valley, Meyer’s Grocery in Canton and Sheffield Egg Farm in Bethel. Following her formal working years she dedicated her life to her family and raising her children. Linda truly felt this was her greatest achievement in life. Mrs. Sayles was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Everyone that was blessed to know Linda will forever remember her quiet, gentle and most humble ways. She was indeed a lovely lady and always took great pride in looking her best. Linda was a talented artist and her drawings were greatly admired by everyone. She was an avid reader, especially Amish books and mysteries and she often enjoyed playing cards and mastering the card game of solitaire. A beloved wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother, Linda’s sweet memory will always fill our hearts with love and carry us through each day forward. We have been blessed by her life.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her infant sister.

Surviving are her devoted husband of 49 years, Richard Ellis Sayles of Canton; her children, Tina Noland (Michael) of Waynesville, Shannon Horne (Jerry) of Franklin / King,  Ricki Denton (John) of Canton, and Allen Sayles (Paige) of Canton;  grandchildren, Jacob Shelton (Brittany), Colby Shelton, Tyler Bradley, Brittany Bradley, Lisa Jones (Shane), Ashley Payne (Tommy), Justin Denton (Holly), Hattie Chambers, and Hank Chambers;  great-grandchildren, Everett, Gabrial, Whitleigh, Sam, Lawson, and Kason; sister-in-law, Barbara Metcalf (Keith) of Elberton, GA; and her two special dogs, “Brandy” and “Tippy.”

 

Display:
By Year Deceased Alphabetically Yearbook Photo



Bobby Gene Barnett
Bobby Gene Barnett

(Deceased 2003)  

Larry Weaver Best
Larry Weaver Best

(Deceased 1993)  

Noel Artemus Blazer
Noel Artemus Blazer

(Deceased 1983)  

Edward Wayne Bradburn
Edward Wayne Bradburn

(Deceased 2009)  

Rose Ellen Brookshire (Gibson)
Rose Ellen Brookshire

(Deceased 2002)  

Warren John III Bull
Warren John III Bull

(Deceased 1988)  

Ronald 'Ronnie' Hugh Bumgardner
Ronald 'Ronnie' Hugh …

(Deceased 2011)  

Robert Burrell
Robert Burrell

(Deceased 2014)  

Gudger Cagle
Gudger Cagle

(Deceased 2022)  

Wanda Case (Cole)
Wanda Case (Cole)

(Deceased 2024)  

Charles Lewie Chambers
Charles Lewie Chambers

(Deceased 2008)  

Jimmy Lofton Clampitt
Jimmy Lofton Clampitt

(Deceased 2008)  

Roger Wayne Clark
Roger Wayne Clark

(Deceased 2009)  

James 'Jimmy' Harrison Cogburn
James 'Jimmy' Harriso…

(Deceased 2004)  

Monroe Harrison Conard
Monroe Harrison Conard

(Deceased 2005)  

David Calvin Crisp
David Calvin Crisp

(Deceased 2014)  

Sarah Dailey
Sarah Dailey

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Shirley Ann Donaldson (Ayers)
Shirley Ann Donaldson

(Deceased 1998)  

Janis Duckworth (McCarley)
Janis Duckworth (McCarley)

(Deceased 2004)  

Kathleen Elliott (Henderson)
Kathleen Elliott (Hende…)

(Deceased 2024)  

Richard Elliott
Richard Elliott

(Deceased 2012)  

Homer Vance Fish
Homer Vance Fish

(Deceased 2012)  

Shirley Garrett (Owen)
Shirley Garrett (Owen)

(Deceased 2020)  

Brenda Gregg (Trull)
Brenda Gregg (Trull)

(Deceased 2020)  

Helen Haney (Shipman)
Helen Haney (Shipman)

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Martha Kay Haney
Martha Kay Haney

(Deceased 1976)  

Patricia Haney
Patricia Haney

(Deceased 2007)  

Daniel B. Hardin
Daniel B. Hardin

(Deceased 1992)  

Kenneth Harvey
Kenneth Harvey

(Deceased 2021)  

Linda Henderson (Mason)
Linda Henderson (Mason)

(Deceased 2023)  

Donald Jerome Henson
Donald Jerome Henson

(Deceased 2010)  

David Carroll Hipps
David Carroll Hipps

(Deceased 1983)  

Mary Hogan
Mary Hogan

(Deceased 1972)  

Martha Lucinda Hudson
Martha Lucinda Hudson

(Deceased 1970)  

James Willard Jenkins
James Willard Jenkins

(Deceased 2018)  

William Eugene Kelly
William Eugene Kelly

(Deceased 2011)  

Robert King
Robert King

(Deceased 2021)  

Mike Kirkland
Mike Kirkland

(Deceased 2021)  

Mary Langford (Setzer)
Mary Langford (Setzer)

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Perry Reeves Lee
Perry Reeves Lee

(Deceased 2021)  

Greta Gail Lowrey (Robinson)
Greta Gail Lowrey (Robi…)

(Deceased 2002)  

Blanche Medford
Blanche Medford

(Deceased 1999)  

Cathey Lynn O'Neil (Reeves)
Cathey Lynn O'Neil (Reeves)

(Deceased 1978)  

Jo Ann Pressley (Henson)
Jo Ann Pressley (Henson)

(Deceased 2022)  

Linda Gail Pressley (Sayles)
Linda Gail Pressley (Sa…)

(Deceased 2020)  

Linda Putnam
Linda Putnam

(Deceased 2011)  

Claudine Queen (Thompson)
Claudine Queen (Thompson)

(Deceased 1998)  

Patricia Ramsey (Fisher)
Patricia Ramsey (Fisher)

(Deceased 2020)  

Donald Reed
Donald Reed

(Deceased 2011)  

Linda Saunders (Lotgering)
Linda Saunders (Lotgering)

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Ray Scott
Ray Scott

(Deceased 1987)  

Linda Carolyn Sheppard
Linda Carolyn Sheppard

(Deceased 1991)  

Carolyn Snelson
Carolyn Snelson

(Deceased 1979)  

Sharon Soesbee (White)
Sharon Soesbee (White)

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Patricia Sprinkle
Patricia Sprinkle

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Carole Stanley
Carole Stanley

(Deceased 2005)  

T. P. Stanley
T. P. Stanley

(Deceased 2005)  

Lester Taylor
Lester Taylor

(Deceased 2024)  

Arthur Thomasson
Arthur Thomasson

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Bruce Trantham
Bruce Trantham

(Deceased 2015)  

William 'Bill' Alexander Wheeler
William 'Bill' Alexan…

(Deceased 2002)  

Robert 'Bobby" Wines
Robert 'Bobby" Wines

(Deceased Year Unknown)  

Barbara Jean Worley
Barbara Jean Worley

(Deceased 1980)  

Charles Frank Wykle, Jr.
Charles Frank Wykle, Jr.

(Deceased 1994)  

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