Linda L. Hale, 84, of Muncie, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, on October 7th, 2026, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born in Elwood, Indiana, on February 26th, 1942, to Garald and Martha (Bennett) Patton. She married Delbert Hale in 2010, and he preceded her in 2024.

Linda worked for Open Door Health Services for over 15 years and later at Muncie Community Schools.

Linda enjoyed sewing, crafting, and rummaging. She was a member of Riverview Church of the Nazarene where she was on the board and also the bowling league. She enjoyed spending time with family and traveling with her friends Sue and Victoria.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cathy Lehman and Virginia Maxwell; brother, Ken (Cindy) Myers; six grandchildren, Ramona Hall, Angel (Randy) Northcutt, John (Jessica) Northcutt, Kurt Scheidenberger, Patrick Scheidenberger, and Sarah McIntire; 17 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; best friend of 70 years, Shelly Hall; two special friends, Victoria Likens and Sue Hendrickson, several nieces and nephews; and great-great grand dog, Borris.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Delbert Hale; sister, Carolyn Pagel; and grandson, Lenny Lehman.

The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Riverview Church of the Nazarene, 2600 E. Willard St., Muncie, IN 47302.

A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 pm at the church with Pastor David Shipman officiating.

A burial will take place at 2:00 pm at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Arrangements are entrusted to Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Rd 3, Muncie, IN 47303.