Linda Gail Barbour, age 74, of Elkhart Indiana, has passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Linda was born on June 23, 1951, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Earl Barbour and Lucy (Allen) Russell.

Linda was preceded in death by her brothers Richard (Barbara) Barbour, Kenneth Barbour, Roger Barbour, her sister Marie Haddox and her step-mother Vera Barbour.

Linda often found joy in the simple pleasures of life such as spending time and celebrating the holidays with her family and many grandkids. She also enjoyed reading, watching movies, and collecting and decorating her house with snowmen, light-ups, and various knick-knacks. Linda loved to travel, visiting notable locations in her life such as Cancun, Acapulco, Florida, Mount Rushmore, and many more. Linda loved listening to music during her free time, her favorite songs being "Ramblin' Man," by the Allman Brothers, a song that she listened to everyday coming home from work, and "Sweet Home Alabama," by Lynyrd Skynyrd, a song she said always reminded her of where she was born. Linda loved music so much that she went to many concerts during her lifetime, such as George Strait, the Eagles, and various gospel groups. Linda also loved watching college football and was a huge fan of Notre Dame and the University of Alabama!

Linda was a devout and practicing Christian, always putting Jesus first and foremost in her life. During her recent years, she attended the Zion Missionary Church. Linda always loved God, she enjoyed reading her bible and singing praises to the Lord.

As a mother, Linda is survived by her three children Eric Waugh, Jeremy (Rebecca) Waugh, and Sandra Waugh. As a grandmother (Nana) she is survived by her grandchildren Emma, Shay, Alixandra, Jonas, Caden, Tyler, Grace, Michael, and Caleb; and her great-grandson Baxter. She is survived by her brothers Jim (Katie) Barbour, Eddie (Bradi) Barbour, Donnie (Lori) Russell, and her sister-in-law Felicia Barbour, along with many extended family members and friends. Linda had an amazing and fulfilling life, and she was loved by many, she will be missed. May she rest in peace, finally home, with the Lord.

Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later time.

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