Margie Mae Perry

Margie Mae Perry, of Kingsport, gained her wings on Thursday, April 16, 2026, passing peacefully while surrounded by her loving family.

Margie was born on June 28, 1941, in Copper Hill, Tennessee. One of six siblings, she dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a devoted homemaker who found her greatest joy in raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She loved spending time with her family, yardsaling, and listening to and singing her favorite gospel and country songs. Margie was a faithful member of Bible Way Church of Bloomingdale, where she attended as long as her health allowed. She will be deeply cherished and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Bessie and Tom Shell, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Terry “Monk” Marshall; her daughters, Cindy and Sherry Linebaugh and Mary Romine; her sister, Lucille Shell; and her brothers, Olen Shell, Frank Shell, and Leo Shell; and many friends and family from her cherished life on Overlook Rd.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Liz White (Steve), Dolly Frazier, and Lisa Clark Shaffer; her son, Tommy Linebaugh; and her grandchildren, Melissa Nowlin, Kristy Nowlin, Jamie Linebaugh, Chasity Farmer, Amber Frazier, Timothy Romine, Steven Romine, Wendy Nowlin, Josh Shaffer, Justin Shaffer, Conner White, Casey White, Beth White, Sydni Tester, Matthew White, Michelle White, and Ryan White. She is also survived by special great-granddaughters, Madison Littrell and Emma Farmer; and many great-grandchildren; her sister/best friend, Loretta Shell; her best friend, Debra Farmer; and her special fur buddy who loved to visit, Gizzy.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with Bro. Johnny Gibson officiating, followed by loving words and a prayer by Brad Shaffer.

Graveside services will follow at Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her special grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Edward "EJ" Farmer, Justin Shaffer, Brayden Horne, Jayden Linebaugh, Conner White, Jordan Frazier, Josh Shaffer and Edward Farmer.