Linda Sue Burns

Linda S. Burns, age 67, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Alexandria, IN on March 6, 2025. Linda was born March 18, 1957, in Glasgow KY where she spent most of her childhood years. She was an only child and was predeceased by her mother Remona “Glenda” Rye, her father Benjamin Garrett, and her stepfather Charles Rye. 

She was married to Kevin P. Burns, who also preceded her in death. Linda was proud of her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children April Redding of Huntington IN, Timothy Jackson II of Fort Wayne IN, and her youngest Angel Johnson of Indianapolis IN. She is also survived by her grandchildren Autumn Rayne Jackson England (Chad England) of Huntington IN, Blaine-Allen Jackson of Huntington IN, Austin Michael Johnson of South Bend IN, Carissa Johnson Dodson (Blaine Dodson), and Taylor Shinaberry Jackson. She has 7 great grandchildren: Briar and Sawyer Vogel, Braelyn Johnson, Parker Dodson, as well as Benjamen, Dean, and Eleanor England . She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Tyler Rian Johnson and Alexandria Shinaberry and 1 great grandchild: Lucian Conan Johnson. 

Linda was a giving, loving, and caring person who made a career of helping the elderly and disabled as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, and a Certified Medication Assistant. She was a warrior and overcame many obstacles in her life and didn’t hesitate to share those lessons with others. She enrolled and attended college pursuing a degree in General Studies as a support to her youngest to follow her dreams. 

Linda was an accomplished crocheter as well as canvas and needle point artist. Linda enjoyed music, concerts, and ballets. She was a true crime junkie and was often found watching her “shows.” She enjoyed genealogy and completed a comprehensive family tree that will be passed down for generations. She loved to travel and took her first vacation in 2016 to Florida to swim with the dolphins followed by another vacation in 2017 to Florida and then New Orleans. We didn’t make it to Mardi Gras as planned to “let it all hang out” and collect our dabloons and necklaces but we did make it to the French Quarter and Cafe du Monde. She enjoyed the tour of the city, the river boat ride, and walking the famous parks. Although the sun has set on the life she lived, the light she shared will be remembered and carried on in the hearts of those who knew her, loved her, and cherished her! A Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later time.