Linda Hobbs

Linda Hobbs, 76, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana in Columbus. Linda was born on April 14, 1947 to Floyd and Mildred Clark in Bloomington. After graduating from Bloomington High School, she spent many years working administration for the food service department of the Monroe County School Corporation, working also as a cake decorator and caterer. She was a member of the Indiana School Nutrition Association, a member of the National School Nutrition Association (with education certification) and, was a certified food handler and certified proctor for the National Restaurant Associations Serv Save certification exam. She was passionate about many things, particularly attending Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church. In her younger days, she was a Sunday School teacher. She made all the prayer clothes that were then anointed and given to members and friends in need of prayer. Linda organized events at the church, including meals. Easter was special to Linda, so much so that she cooked the entire church Easter breakfast herself. It became fondly known as Linda's Famous Easter Breakfast. She also loved crafting poppies for the American Legion, and participating in the ladies’ auxiliary for Perry-Clear Creek Fire Department where her husband, William, worked. Linda is survived by her mother, Mildred Clark of Bloomington; her sisters, Sandy (Lloyd) Johnston of Indianapolis and Julie (Dan) Copple of Ingalls, Indiana; her daughter, Melinda (Greg) Roshel of Nineveh; her son, Jay Hobbs of Bloomington; her stepdaughters, Patti (Andrew) Hobbs-Dubois and Debbie (David) Hobbs-Bowman of Bloomington, and nine beloved grandchildren. Preceding Linda in death are her father, Floyd Clark; her husband, William Hobbs; her sons, Tony Watson and Jeff Hobbs; her grandson, Austin Hobbs; and her brother, Tim Clark. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 South Old State Road 37 in Bloomington. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00am until the time of service. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Perry-Clear Creek Fire Department. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Linda Hobbs

April 14, 1947 - May 28, 2023