Linda Frances Darlin

Linda Frances Darlin, 77, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on May 5, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1948 in Madison, Indiana the daughter of Dale L. and Wanda (Sampson) Melton. On August 29, 1969 she married the love of her life, Tommy Dale Darlin.

Linda was a 1966 graduate from Kokomo High School. She was a longtime member of Chapel Hill Christian Church in Kokomo. Linda and her husband, Tom were volunteers for Meals on Wheels for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, going for walks, and helping others. She loved taking care of children in her home and worked for many years at Kathy's Korner Daycare. She absolutely loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Gina (Tony) Smith, Michelle (Dave) Hawkins, Tony (Steph) Darlin; grandchildren, Melanie (Jared) Foster, Adam (Hannah) Smith, Payton (Kendra) Munsey, Molly (Caleb) Miller, Brody Belt, Emily (Joe Abresch) Belt, Hunter Darlin, Saige (Evan) Pitstick, Avery (Zachary Farrell) Darlin, Adysen Darlin, Gavin and Camryn Phebus; 4 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Carol Williams; brother, Dale (Debbie) Melton; brother-in-law, Larry (the late, Doris)Darlin; several cherished nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 53 years, Tom; brother, Kenneth Melton; great-granddaughter, Olivia Lynn Foster.

Memorial contributions may be made in Linda's memory to Meals on Wheels or the Alzheimer's Association.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home. Funeral services, officiated by her grandson, Pastor Adam Smith will begin at 11:00 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home 2097 West Alto Road Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery Kokomo, Indiana. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.