Sharon Ann Atwell Linville, 69, of Atchison, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013, from complications of a stroke.

Sharon was born September 6, 1943 in Chillicothe, MO to Reginald and Helen (Pawsey) Atwell. She grew up in New Orleans, LA and Hamilton, MO along with her brother, Roger Atwell.

She married Don Linville on December 22, 1962. Sharon worked at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, MO for 38 years. While there, Sharon was a Process Artist Consultant, Graphic Technical Specialist and also worked in the Quality Department. After retiring, Sharon and Don enjoyed camping and traveling to warm places with their beloved pets. Sharon loved spending time outside with her beautiful flowers, painting and most of all, her grandson, Parker.

Survivors include husband, Don Linville, of the home; daughter, Beth Linville and her much loved grandson, Parker Linville, Atchison, KS.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Atchison Animal Control and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Words of comfort for the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.