Linda Gayle Groce
July 17, 1951 ~ May 8, 2021
Linda Gayle Groce
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 8, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Bedford, IN to the late Beatrice (Jarvis) and Cecil Williams.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Anthony and a daughter Tammy.
She is survived by her loving husband Larry, and her son’s John, David, Tate, and daughter Kim. She is also survived by her sister, Cedar Orman; grandmother to Luke, Mason, Cole, Taylor, Beau, Matthew, Conner, Cate, Camden, Garrett and Devann.
Linda graduated in 1985 from Indiana University with her Bachelors in Nursing. She then began her nursing journey in 1987 and went on to become a pioneer in behavior health nursing in Bloomington, IN. She worked at what is now called Centerstone for nearly 30 years and treated patients with underlying mental health conditions. It would be an understatement to say that this was Linda’s passion in life. Her mission was to help others who fall short of helping themselves whether it be in general population or those who have been placed within the judicial system. She was also a proud member of the faculty for the Capstone Program at the Indiana University School of Nursing.
Linda’s hobbies were her family, sports, travel, camping and she held memberships and affiliations for the America Nurse Credentialing Center, the Indiana Board of Nursing and the Church of Christ. Linda also had a huge soft spot for animals.
Her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone with whom she interacted with directly and indirectly, in her career as a nurse. Her kindness, loyalty and compassion will continue to live on through all that knew her. The best description of Linda would be “fun, passionate, funny, feisty, and always…. without a filter”. We can all agree that we wouldn’t have wanted her any other way!
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 13th from 10am-12pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services beginning at 12pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at 2:30pm in Cresthaven Cemetery in Bedford, IN.
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Larry and family, It is with sorrow that I see this obituary. Please accept my condolences for your loss it is never easy to lose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers with you. Kent Berridge
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Larry and Family, We are keeping you in our thoughts. We pray that you find comfort in the Lord in the days ahead.
With heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. Love, John & Dawn Moore
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy, Thoughts & Prayers to the Groce Family, With Love …..Zoc & Kendra Zoccolillo
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Much Love.
Thinking of you and your family and hope warm memories bring you peace in coming days.
With deepest sympathy,
We will miss her but we know that we shall see her again when we are called home. Peace and the Lord’s grace be with you Larry and your family.
Dave, Stephanie, Devann, and Garrett. We are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.
Praying for comfort and peace
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Groce family at this time. We cherished our fun times with Linda, what a special person.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Larry, David and family. Sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you and your families. Patrick Reagan.
With heartfelt condolences, The last 6yrs Mrs.Groce grew on me . She’ll be truly missed .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Linda. Please know that you are in our hearts during this time.
God bless you. We love you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear this. She worked so hard with my mentally ill son at Centerstone! She really cared. Sorry for your loss.
I met Linda and we became friends when we were in junior high at University School in Bloomington. We didn’t live too far from each other, and often spent time at each others’ houses. I have fond memories of Linda. She was a lot of fun and a bright light. And yes, outspoken in the best of ways! My condolences to all her family.
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Condolences to Linda’s family. Linda and I shared many fun times as children and teens. Linda was a devoted daughter, wife and mother. We will miss her smile and joyous laughter. Rest in paradise dear friend, you will truly be missed. Lanna Scott Posey
I was a classmate with Linda at University High School in Bloomington IN. She was a beautiful girl and grew up to be a beautiful lady. Always fun, often adventurous, sometimes a rule-breaker…she was a pleasure to be with and I’m glad to see she was loved by so many people. Madeline Speerstra Tucker, Class of 1969