Linda Lee Warner , age 80 of Elwood, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Ascension / St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel after a very brief illness.  She was born Sept. 17, 1943 in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of James and Maxine ( Foster ) Faulkner.  Linda was a 1961 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood.  She married her soul mate, Larry E. Warner, on Nov. 18, 1961 and they shared over 62 years of marriage together and raising their family.  Linda was a devoted homemaker all of her life and loved nothing more than meeting the needs of her family.  She also worked for a short time at P.R. Mallory Company in Elwood.  Linda was a longtime and faithful member of East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood where she sang regularly in the church choir, participated in numerous bible study groups, and assisted with countless funeral dinners.  She had a deep faith in Jesus Christ and radiated love to everyone she met – all with her signature smile.

Linda was a longtime member of the Order of Eastern Star, currently Swayzee Chapter #345.  She was proud to have participated in the Heartland Great Banquet at East Main Street Christian Church and supported the program in many ways.  Linda enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, spending time in nature, and loving on her animals – P.J. and Sadie.  She especially enjoyed shopping, checking out local rummage sales, and never letting her "Kohls Cash" go unused.  Music was a very special part of Linda's life which she selflessly used to worship the Lord.  Her family will always remember Linda's delicious cooking and preparing holiday meals for all her family.  Her family is comforted knowing they will see her again one day in Heaven where she is undoubtedly singing with the angels.

Linda's beloved family includes her husband of 62 years, Larry E. Warner of Elwood; 2 children, David Daniel Warner of New Mexico and Karen Lynn Warner of Elwood; 3 grandchildren, Derek Daniel Warner, Nickolas Allen (wife Faith) Warner, and Brittany Shae Warner; great-granddaughter, Maia Christine Warner; 2 sisters, Diana Drene (husband Dennis) Stansberry of Illinois and Marlo Jane Milligan (and the late Jim Milligan) of Elwood; and several nieces, nephews, and special friends.  Linda was preceded in death by both her parents.

A funeral service celebrating Linda's life and faith will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Monday, April 22, 2024 at East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood with Pastors Roger Gardner and Matthew Siebel officiating.  The funeral will start with an Eastern Star memorial service.  Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on Monday prior to the funeral at East Main Street Christian Church.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood.  Memorial contributions are suggested to East Main Street Christian Church, and envelopes will be provided.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.copherfeslermay.com.