Linda Lou Fosnight of Martinsville, Indiana passed away March 6, 2026 at home with family. Linda was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 11, 1953 to James Benjamin Powell II and Helen Mae McGill. Linda grew up on the family farm, that was a favorite part of her life. She continued schooling to be a LPN. She worked as a nurse for years before she started the family upholstery business. One of her favorite projects to ever get the opportunity to work on was the interior of the Ronald McDonald Shoe car.
Linda is preceded in death by her Granny Sara Veach, her parents James & Helen, siblings Shirley Ann Tamandli, Peggy Sue Weldon, James Benjamin III (Benny), Patricia Kay Roberts (Trishi), Robert John (Bob). Linda is survived by the love of her life of 52 years, Douglas (Doug) Fosnight, sons James (Patty) of Martinsville, Indiana, and Robert (Gwindelin) of Channelview, Texas, Grandkids Elizabeth MaLynn (Indiana), Malin Louise (Texas), Kaylee Daytona (Indiana), Ethan Everett (Texas), two sisters Ella Mae Cairns and Betty Arlene Fosnight. Numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Linda loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved gathering with them for a simple dinner or the holidays. She had a true positive love of life and those around her! She loved playing cards and games, baking (especially cookies), camping, frogs, the farm, to laugh, going to comedy clubs, & and getting to be a granny. She had a huge heart and welcomed everyone! She delighted in doing little things for others. When her boys got married she didn’t just gain daughter in laws, she gained full extended families. That is just the kind of person Linda was.
Visitation will be Saturday March 21, 2026 at 10:00 am. Immediately to be followed with the Memorial Service at 11:00 am March 21, 2026. Green Valley Apostolic Pentecostal Church. 385 S. Green Valley Church Rd. Nashville, IN 47448.
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James, Patty, and Girls,
I’m sending my deepest condolences. I will be keeping you all, and the Fosnight family in my thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Linda was an amazing, strong woman. I truly don’t think there was anything she couldn’t do. She had a way about her that made everyone feel welcome and comfortable the moment they were around her. Her laugh was absolutely infectious—once she started laughing, you couldn’t help but join in. It was the kind of laugh that filled the room and made everything feel a little lighter.
She was always a warm, welcoming hug to lean into and someone you knew you could count on. Aunt Linda had a heart that was big enough for everyone, and she shared her kindness, strength, and love so freely. She had a special way of making people feel seen, heard, and cared for.
I will miss her in so many ways—the sound of her laughter, the comfort of her hugs, and the warmth she brought wherever she went. The memories she gave us will always stay in our hearts. She was truly one of a kind, and the world feels a little quieter without her in it.
James I’m so sorry for the loss of mom ,sending prayers for you and your family my friend, nothing can stop the pain it causes, but over time you will realize all the awesome memories you have,