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Linda Chesnut Obituary

Linda C. Chesnut, 75, of Marion, passed away at 10:35 pm on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Hot Springs, Virginia, on Monday, October 31, 1949, to James and Rose (Williamson) Ailstock. On September 4, 2001, she married Morris Chesnut, who survives.

Linda worked 35 years with General Motors. She loved to play golf, hunt, and fish. She participated in Crappie Tournaments with her husband in 17 different states. She was an excellent cook and loved to bake. Linda would help anyone in need, always looking for the best in people and praying for everyone. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, Sudoku, spending time with her family, playing Euchre, and caring for her dogs, Frisky, Cody, and Gus, and her cats, Sky and Tiger. She also enjoyed watching basketball, football, and baseball. Linda was a member of the UAW and was active at Arbor Trace for many years.

Linda is also survived by her daughters, Sherri Keyser and April (Charles, Jr.) Morrical; step-daughter, Leah Price; grandchildren, Nicholas Timmons, Ashlyn Morrical, Karson Morrical, and Weston Morrical; step-grandchildren, Cody Chesnut, Nathan Chesnut, Calvin Chesnut, Ian Price, and Evan Price; step-great-grandson, Walker Reece Chesnut; brothers, James H. Ailstock and Bart (Sue) Ailstock; sisters, Edna (Rod) Strickler and Marcie Allen; brother-in-law, Darrell Chestnut; sister-in-law, Sherry Ailstock; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Mason Ailstock; mother, Rose Edna Ailstock; step-son, Leon Chesnut; step-daughter, Jennifer Chesnut; brother, Thomas Ailstock; sisters, Mattie Chesnut and Donna Sue Ailstock; brother-in-law, Lewis Allen; sister-in-law, Diane Ailstock; niece, Donna Sue Hepler; and cousin, Benny Campbell.

At Linda's request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Marion-Grant County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1921, Marion, IN 46952.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.


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Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Jan. 30, 2025.

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Danny & Bobbie Dixon

February 1, 2025

We loved Linda . She was the sweetest person! She would always share her canned goods with us. When our daughter passed she cooked and brought us a lot of food! One of the most thoughtful and giving ladies I have ever know. Rest in peace dear sweet Linda

Debra Harris

January 31, 2025

I dearly loved Linda. I worked with her at GM . She was a great friend. Always fun to be with. She was one of our foursome playing golf we had a blast. Prayers for family and friends.

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