Linda Barnes, 61, of Crete, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her son’s home in Winamac, IN.  She fought a brave battle with cancer.  Linda was born on September 15, 1958 in Valparaiso, IN to the late Clayton and Rosella [Wallace] Martin.  In 1985, she married the late Charles Barnes who preceded her in death in 2016. 

Linda was employed as an assistant manager at FedEx in Merrillville, IN for over 15 years.  Before she became ill, Linda was surprised with a new Dodge Challenger that she absolutely adored.  Her son Mark drove her to treatments in the Challenger…a few of which may have included burnouts.

Linda was a loving and selfless woman.  Linda loved her family very much and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  She was an awesome momand grandma who will be dearly missed. 

She is survived by:

Mark (Kelly O’Neil) Barnes, Son

Mackenzie O’Neil, Granddaughter

Jaxson O’Neil, Grandson

James (Brenda) Martin, Brother

Marie (Bert) Pittman, Sister

Gennie (Sotero) Mendez, Sister

Barbara Martin, Sister

Tammy (Bill) Pettice, Sister

Betsy (Albert) Flores, Sister

Paula (Perry) Taylor, Sister

Clayton (Christina) Martin, Jr., Brother

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Clayton and Rosella [Wallace] Martin, Sr., Parents

Charles Barnes, Husband

Amy Michelle Graves, Daughter

Alice Martin, Sister

Charlie Martin, Brother

The family will host a Celebration of life Service at a later date. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.