Linda Kay Barnett, 75, of Kirklin, entered her eternal home on April 3, 2024. Linda was born in Frankfort, IN on September 22, 1948 to Wilbur T. and Betty J. (West) Rule. She married Jerry Barnett on August 25, 1968. They made their home together in Kirklin for 55 1/2 years.
Linda will be remembered by many as a teacher, coach, caterer, seamstress, county and state fair 4-H advocate and worker, food pantry coordinator and worker, and wonderful friend. She was an avid, life-long Clinton Central Bulldog and Purdue Boilermaker fan. Most importantly, she loved her family and would do anything for any of them.
In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her brother, Mark (Jennifer) Rule of Forest, IN, brother-in-law, Jim (Karen) Barnett, of Mechanicsburg, IN nephews Jeff (Denae) Barnett, Jason (Jodi) Barnett, BJ (Kate) Rule, Kyle (Cheyenne) Rule and niece Jayme (Willy) Will and sixteen great nephews and nieces. Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Michigantown Lions Club (Old Michigantown School), 500 Ohio Street, Michigantown, Indiana. A memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. with Karl Kercheval officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Donations be made in Linda’s honor to the Wilbur T. Rule and Linda Kay Barnett Team Player Scholarship Fund, C/O Clinton County Community Foundation, 215 W. Sycamore Street, Kokomo, IN 46901. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is honored to assist the family with arrangements. Please visit goodwinfunrealhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.