Linda Sue Nicolas

Linda Sue Nicolas obituary, Medaryville, IN

Linda Sue Nicolas

Linda Nicolas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary - Winamac on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Linda Sue Nicolas, 78, of Winamac, IN passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 13, 1946 in Winamac, IN to the late Marion and Dorothy (Grindle) Freeman. In 1964, Linda graduated from Star City High School and the following year, she graduated from Vogue Beauty School in South Bend, IN. On June 26, 1965, Linda married Steven Nicolas at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He survives.
Linda worked as a beautician for 20 years, operating her own shop (Linda's Cut and Style) from home. She also worked as a floral designer at Camelot Flowers and was a waitress at the Indian Head Restaurant & Bischoff's Restaurant. Linda was instrumental in starting the Little Miss Pageant. She enjoyed crafting, especially making decorative frames for poetry. Linda and Steve traveled to many festivals and craft shows during the time they operated Loving Creations by Linda.
Linda attended the First Christian Church in Winamac. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. Linda loved her family dearly and will be sadly missed.
She is survived by:
Steven Nicolas, Winamac, IN Husband
Susan (Tom) Corwin, Lafayette, IN Daughter
Renda (Lester Coffie) Nicolas, Warsaw, IN Daughter
Corey (Amanda) Nicolas, Rossville, IN Son
Kyle (Emily) Corwin, Grandson
Kevin (Jalicia) Corwin, Grandson
Frankie Conley III, Grandson
Kieshawn Davis, Grandson
Kayla Stone, Granddaughter
Samantha Miners, Granddaughter
Elizabeth "Liesi" Hurley, Granddaughter
Brittney Nicolas, Granddaughter
Alexandria Reese, Granddaughter
Michael Hurley, Grandson
Kody Nicolas, Grandson
Marissa "Mimi" Nicolas, Granddaughter
13 Great Grandchildren
Marlene (Jim Fredel) Girton, Winamac, IN Sister
Brian (Laura) Girton, Nephew
Brad (Heather) Girton, Nephew
Paul (Betty) Nicolas, Indianapolis, IN Brother-in-law
Many other Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Marion and Dorothy (Grindle) Freeman, Parents
Kelsey Corwin, Granddaughter
Kierra Castillejo, Granddaughter
Herb Girton, Brother-in-law
Joseph and Agnes Nicolas, In-laws
Mary Swartzell, Sister-in-law
Joe Nicolas, Brother-in-law
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM EDT Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Friday, April 11, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating.
Burial will take place at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Linda, please visit our floral store.

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