Linda Ann Buckner

Linda Ann Buckner, Indianapolis, died on January 9th at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Seymour, Indiana on May 10, 1948, to Fred and Helen Wilcox. She was a 1966 graduate of Seymour High School and a 1970 graduate of Ball State University. She received her graduate degree from Butler University.

In 1973 she married John Buckner, who survives. She is also survived by her three children Amanda Nichols (Doug), Allison Buckner (Gregg Glunt) and JB Buckner (Leslie) and two siblings Ric Wilcox (Sharon) and Jan Wilcox Vermillion.

Linda was a doting grandmother to four grandchildren, Kody and Shelby Propps and Aaron and Will Buckner.

She was a dedicated and passionate educator who touched the lives of every person she worked with, taught, and counseled in her 25 years in the Lawrence Township School District and Craig Middle School. After retiring, she actively served as a volunteer with the Assistance League of Indianapolis and as a Stephen Minister with the Stephen Ministries at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fishers.

She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mom, Grammy, band parent, mentor, friend, co-worker, and neighbor.

Linda adored watching basketball and football at every level, playing golf and Euchre, planning themed parties for her family, shopping, lunching with friends, traveling, and listening to music outside on summer nights.

Flowers can be sent to Flanner Buchanan Washington Park North.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Michael Callahan and his RN Molly Jackson for their devotion to Linda for the past five years. She could not have received better care. Memorial contributions may be made to Assistance League of Indianapolis 1475 W.86th Street., Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2023, from 4-8pm at Flanner Buchanan-Washington Park North 2706 Kessler Blvd West Drive Indianapolis, IN 46228. A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, January 17th at 11am, with one hour of viewing prior to service. Burial will be at Washington Park North Cemetery. Please share a memory or condolence of Linda at www.flannerbuchanan.com.