Linda Jean Pettersson

Linda Pettersson, 77, died March 11, 2025 at Central Wyoming Hospice.

Born May 29, 1947, in Riverton, WY, she was the daughter of Charles and Marguerite Shelley. When she was a young child, her family moved to Thermopolis, WY, where she attended school. Upon graduation from Hot Springs County High School, she attended Northwest Community College in Powell, WY. She completed Cosmetology School in Laramie, WY and began working in Lander, WY. Eventually she found her way to Casper and worked in various beauty salons and taught at the beauty school throughout her career. Linda enjoyed her work but the most fulfilling aspect of her life were her sons, Zackery Thomas and Chad Eric.

She married Oakie Pettersson but later divorced. Later in life, she devoted her time to her sons, Zackery and Chad and their families. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life and she spent as much time as possible with them.

Survivors include her two sons, Zachery Shelley, and Chad Shelley and wife of Casper. Five grandchildren, Elandra , Simmeon and Riddik , Raven and Slaa. Two great grandchildren, Harper and Vivian. Two sisters, Marjorie Strohman and her husband of Cheyenne, Ilene Kay Jones of Casper, and her brother Wayne Leroy Shelley and wife of Merritt Island, FL.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Fredrick Shelley and Garey Allen Shelley.

Honoring her request for no service, her family will have a private memorial service to honor her memory at a later date.

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