Linda Lou (Ray) Himes, 79, of Crawfordsville passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Ben Hur Health and Rehab.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1947, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Alvin Arnold and Hazel Mae (Williams) Ray.
Linda graduated from Corbin High School in Kentucky, attended University of Kentucky and later graduated from Ivy Tech. Throughout the years she worked at RR Donnelley’s, Random House and was a medical lab technician at Culver Hospital and Methodist Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Her dedication to her work was only matched by her passion for family and sports. An avid sports fan, Linda could discuss every game and player with the enthusiasm of an expert. Whether it was a thrilling game on TV or a day spent outside, she embraced life with open arms, sharing her love for the ocean and the great outdoors with those around her.
On Feb. 26, 1991, she married Stanley Curtis Himes, who survives. She also leaves behind two daughters, Kim Buckner Clark and Kelly (Greg) Price; a step-daughter, Heather (James) Cravens; six grandchildren, Courtney (Morgan) Celner, Camilla (Christian) Evans, Reese and Cooper Price, and Amelia and Elliott Cravens; a great-granddaughter, Clara Mae Evans; four sisters, Theresa (Rusty) McIntyre, Jean (Jeff) Hiatt, Brenda (David) Noe, and Tonya Qualls; a brother, Paul “Bubby” Ray; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Arnie Ray and Jimmy Ray; and a sister, Saundra May.
Visitation will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1086 N. C.R. 125W, Crawfordsville, on Tuesday, July 21 from 10: a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Ladoga Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, make a memorial donation in her memory to your favorite charity.
The family would like to thank Ben Hur Health and Rehab and Care Hospice for the support and care over the last several years. Sanders Funeral Care entrusted with care.
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