Linda D. Prickett

Linda D. Prickett, 75 of Converse, Indiana died peacefully at her daughter's home on October 15, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Amboy and Converse. Linda was born in Peru, Indiana on October 28, 1948. Her parents were Verne and Hazel (Givens) Bowman. She married Kenny Prickett on April 7, 1972. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2020. 

Linda had a long career working in the License Branch assisting Hoosiers with their automobile license needs. She was a member of the Converse United Methodist Church where she spent many years making quilts and homemade noodles with the ladies group. The funds raised from these activities assisted with the ladies group outreach programs.

Linda enjoyed living on the Miami County side of the small community where she spent countless walks around the town with her favorite guy "Doug the Pug". She was always ready for the next road trip or day adventure with her beloved K.P. before his passing. Her daily breakfasts and outings with her best friends were cherished memories. Survivors include her children Andrew Prickett of Amboy, Indiana, and the mother of his children, Tishia Prickett, Carmen Prickett of North Grove, Indiana and Angela (Mark) Meister of Tipton, Indiana. Her siblings include James C. Bowman (Billie) of Amboy and Carolyn S. Manning (Phil) of Columbia City. Grandchildren include Lydia (Jacob) Christy, Abigail Tanton, Isabel Meister, Elliott Meister, Ryan Prickett, Andrew Hiatt Prickett, Oaklee Prickett, Emmy (Cory) Wang, Levi (Haley) Titus, Cayden (Morgan) Prickett, and Kyle (Shannon) Titus. Linda's great-grandchildren are: Alexander Christy, Mason Christy, Emmett Christy, Finnlee Henry, Colt Wang, Katelyn Wang, Hudson Titus, Avery Titus, Aria Titus, Octavia Titus, KK Titus, and KJ Titus. 

A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Converse United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Smoot presiding. A family burial at Converse Cemetery will follow the service. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until service time on Friday at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Converse Historical Society, 109 E Wabash Street, Converse, Indiana, 46919 or the Wabash Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. 

 Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Prickett family in their time of need.