Obituaries

July 31, 1954 to January 24, 2025

WINGATE - Linda Ann Ferguson, 70, of Brownsburg (formerly of Francesville), passed away Friday, Jan. 24.  

She was born July 3, 1954, in lndianapolis, the daughter of Marvin B. Ferguson who survives in Brownsburg and the late Betty Janeice Walter Ferguson. She was a graduate of Brownsburg High School, received a bachelor’s degree in education from lndiana State University and a master’s degree in education from lndiana University.

Linda Ferguson

She is also survived by a brother, David (Janelle) Ferguson of Brownsburg; a nephew, Matthew (Debra) Ferguson of Danville; a great-nephew, Daniel (Danielle) Ferguson of Fishers; a great-niece, Dinah (Joshua) Powell of Greencastle; and a great-great niece.  

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by grandparents, Floyd and Ada Ferguson, Clifford and Celia Walter; nephew Michael Sander; 7 uncles, 6 aunts and 3 cousins.  

Ms. Ferguson began her teaching career at North Decatur High School. In 1978, she was hired as a business educator at West Central High School in Francesville, retiring in 2013. She spent 35 years dedicating her life to teaching, and was a well-respected and admired teacher who touched a multitude of lives. Following her retirement from teaching, she worked for the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library and Meadow Springs Celebration venue. While in Francesville, she attended the Francesville United Methodist Church and later the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She wanted to live in the country, so purchased land east of Francesville where she constructed a log cabin. She loved making it her home, being able to tend her flowers, garden, pond, birdfeeders, and beloved pets. She enjoyed traveling, golfing, beekeeping, spinning and knitting, and game nights with friends. She also loved ballroom dancing and baking, especially pies. Compelled to be a student of ovarian oncology later in life, she developed an intimate appreciation for compassionate physicians, nurses, and caretakers who are called to practice this medical science. Bless them all. 

Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 575 W. Northfield Dr. Brownsburg.  A funeral service will follow at 11:40 a.m.  with Pastors Jolita Eberle and Michelle Knight officiating. A family and friends celebration meal at the church will conclude the memorial.

Memorial donations may be directed to Calvary United Methodist Church.

Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate is entrusted with arrangements. Visit online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com  to sign the guest book or share a memory.