Linda L. Winks
May 3, 1940 ~ December 11, 2018
Linda L. (Darlage) Winks
78, of Mooresville, passed away on December 11, 2018 at St Francis South Hospital. Linda was born on May 3, 1940 in Brownstown, IN to the late Orval and Mayme (Hobbs) Darlage.
Linda was united in marriage to her husband John Winks on June 2, 1962 and was married for 54 years, until his passing in 2017. Linda had a servant’s heart and spent her life giving of her time, talents and her treasures to help others. She worked in the cafeteria for Mooresville school for several years, served in various leadership roles for the Boy Scouts, 4 H and was a longtime member of Mt Gilead Church. However, it was her family that brought her the most joy and she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, who will miss her dearly.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Winks; brother, Barry Darlage and a grandson Tommy Brazzel.
Survivors include her sons, Paul (Amy) Winks, Robert (Cheryl) Winks, Kevin (Theresa) Winks, Michael (Shannon) Winks, Chad (Melissa) Winks; daughter Stephanie (Scott) Edrington; grandchildren, John, Libby, Barry, Dean, Jessi, Robert, Mayme, Gennifer, Emma, Scott, Khalifa; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Randy Darlage and a host of nieces and nephews .
Friends and Family will gather to celebrate the life of Linda on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Brownstown, IN at 2:30 p.m.
While flowers are welcome, memorial contributions are preferred to be made to the Mt. Gilead Church Building Fund or to Hoosier Trails Counsel for the Boy Scouts.
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She was truly one of the sweetest, most giving, and all around loving women I ever had the pleasure of knowing. She will be missed deeply by all those who knew her.
Linda and John were exceptional scout leaders and good friends to so many of us. My kids also went to school with their kids. My son Kevin was in scouts because of John. So we had many connections over the years at Mt. Gilead and Neal Armstrong school. Linda(and John) were so kind and friendly. She will be greatly missed.
Linda sent this card, along with 3 or 4 others in a note encouraging me after I was baptized December 9th, 1984. I still have the note and 2 of the cards.
I’ve known Linda most of my life, and she was a wonderful friend that I’ll miss dearly. We worked at school together, and got together occasionally to eat and chat as a group from school. Linda was a very loving and giving person, and her memory shall live on! Rest In Peace Dear Friend❣️
Sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I enjoyed working with Linda in the MHS. Cafeteria. Many fond memories.
Having been a neighbor across the street for 50 years , has not only been an honor but a true blessing. If one could choose a mentor or role model , we can think of none better than John and Linda winks. Through good and bad , fun and hardships, you were always there. Love caring comfort knowledge wisdom truth , with open heart to share with all. Never-ending sharing to any of those who needed it , which you both always seem to know just what was needed. Together you raised wonderful children of great character and faith . You influenced so many lives of which all are better for having been blessed with your presence. The goodness spread by the both of you shall live on for generations to come. Some may take longer to heed your gracious gifts , such as myself, but each life you have touched will eventually understand and pass it on. From our grandparents to our grandchildren your example has and will always be remembered and cherished. You are home again , in the loving arms of the Father, and all the loved ones you have missed. As the loved ones here will miss you , yes all will grieve and mourn . However healing will overcome and all will clebrate your unwavering generosity and life you fully shared. To borrow a phrase , our chain is broken and things are not the same. But one by one as God calls us home our chain will link again. So for now miss Linda we say , safe journeys and best wishes. Thank you and Bless you.
I will miss your smile, laugh and most of all your stories! You made me smile, laugh and appreciate many of the little things in life! Your wisdom, advice and kindness will never be lost in me for you will always be in my heart and a piece of my soul. I will strive to give to others as you gave so much to me and listen with my heart as I watched you do. I WILL MISS YOU SWEET LADY! I LOVE YOU!❤
Special condolences to family. We often recall the laughter we shared with Stephanie & Eloisa (from Brasil) when we went to the Pizza Palace (in ’89). Long ago but not forgotten. Thank you, LInda, for sharing Stephanie & Eloisa when we hosted Silvia from Brasil. Memories, not forgotten.
You are right Sherry . . . long ago but no forgotten. Thank you for letting us be part of your life. — Stephanie