Linda L. McFarlen

Linda L. McFarlen, 84, of Gahanna, passed away June 22, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Hydro, Oklahoma to the late Prentiss and Atha (Vaughan) Heldermon. She married Donald Ray McFarlen on May 2, 1957, and he preceded her in death on November 25, 1991.

Those left to cherish Linda’s memory include son, Randy (Sally) McFarlen; daughters, Bobbi (Robert) Kinker and Susan James; grandchildren, Jody (Jay), Jordan (Antonia), Danielle (Dani), Richy (Tori) James, Jessica (fiancé, Austin Hawkes) James, and Allena (Cory) Martin; great-grandchildren, Josephine, Lewis, and Baby Kennedy; sisters, Atha (Candy) Grizzard and Maxine Betts; and many other family members and friends.

Along with her parents and husband, Linda was preceded in death by brother, Carrol Heldermon; and sisters, Elaine Smith and Joyce Mayfield Bradley.

Don and Linda lived in Arizona prior to moving to Nevada later to move to California and raise their family. She returned to Arizona after husband’s passing. Then moved to Florida to enjoy 5 years living near her sister. Then moved to Gahanna to reside with her daughter and her husband. 

Linda was a hard worker; tending deeply to the house and yard. They both always looked beautiful. She was not afraid of manual labor.

Linda loved her sports. She supported all the kids and grandkids events. She enjoyed playing and watching golf. After her husband’s passing, she pursued working. She succeeded and did very well for herself up to her retirement. After retiring she became grandma to all the kids in the apartment complex she lived in. All the residents in her complex took her in as another family member.

A service to honor Linda’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. To leave a condolence or to share a memory, please visit the tribute section of the obituary page.

The family asks in lieu of flowers; donations would be accepted to CenterPoint Church Gahanna attention to Red Barn Project. A ministry to support missions work locally and around the world