Linda L. Nichols
December 2, 1944 ~ April 24, 2026
Born in: Muncie, Indiana
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana
Linda L. Nichols, 81 passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, in Avon, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and joyful spirit. Born on December 2, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana, Linda’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with deep family ties, devoted service, and a heart full of kindness.
Linda attended Royrton High School, where she began nurturing the qualities that defined her for a lifetime—a faithful and positive spirit combined with a genuine caring nature. Her commitment to helping others blossomed in her cherished career as a home healthcare aid and nursing home aid, where she tenderly cared for many, offering comfort and dignity to those in need.
A proud member of the Southwest Church of the Nazarene, Linda’s faith was a beacon of strength and hope not only to herself but to all who knew her. Her love for family was boundless, especially evident in the joyful laughter she shared with her great-grandchildren and great-nieces and nephews, delighting in moments of playful silliness that brightened their days and hers alike. Shopping was one of her simple pleasures, a time to unwind and embrace the little joys in life.
Linda leaves behind a loving family who will carry her memory lovingly in their hearts. Her daughter, Teresa (Paul) Long, and sister, Joyce Colligan, stand alongside her other siblings Michele Guinn, Everette Guinn, Eddie Guinn, and Connie Murphy in mourning her loss yet celebrating her life. She was a cherished grandmother to Stacy (Jerry) Walker, Christina (Nate) Hall – Wilson, and Katheryn (Andrew Simmons) Hall, and a beloved great-grandmother to Jaythan, Aidyn, Logan, Kamdyn, Faith, and Isabelle and her great great grandson Lincoln Walker. Her nephew, Brad (Lisa) Nichols, also holds her memory dear.
Linda’s journey on earth was also marked by the loving bonds she shared with her late husband of 37 years, Kenneth E. Nichols, and her son, Tracy Smart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katheryn Coats Hunt, and Charles D. Hunt, as well as her father, Elmer Guinn. She also mourns the loss of her brothers Danny Guinn and Jeff Hunt and step-siblings Irving Guinn, Ligge Guinne, and Leona Guinn.
Visitation to honor Linda will be held on April 30, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 4:00 PM at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory located at 6107 S East St, Indianapolis, Indiana. Friends and family will gather to celebrate a life that touched so many—a gentle soul whose warmth, faith, and laughter will resonate forever.
Graveside service will be Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Tomlinson Cemetery, in Muncie, Indiana.
Please visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Linda L. Nichols’s presence enriched the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. As we bid farewell, we hold onto the beautiful memories of her steadfast love, her laughter, and the light she brought into every room. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit lives on in the hearts of all she loved so dearly. Rest in peace, dear Linda; your legacy of love and kindness remains a guiding light for us all.
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Visitation:
Thursday, April 30, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
O'Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
6107 S. East St
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
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LINDA WILL BE MISSED AT OUR GATHERINGS. SHE ALWAYS CAME WITH A WONDERFUL SMILE ON HER FACE. SHE HAD SOME OF THE BEST STORIES TOO TELL. SHE WILL BE MISSED. LOTS OF LOVE FROM HER AUNT JUDY, FROM TENNESSEE.