Linda M.

Gardner

Linda (Young-Scott) Gardner was born February 1st, 1942, in Sumner Illinois to John Mack and Evelyn Young. She grew up on a farm with her sisters Nancy, Brenda, and brother Dennis. She was a very athletic person who enjoyed gymnastics with her friend Sharon Singel. After high school she moved to Decatur IL to start her long career at AE Staley Mfg. Co. She quickly excelled at everything she did. While working full time she taught herself about computers at home in the evenings along with caring for her family. She eventually became a systems analyst as well as secretary to the vice president. She married Don Scott with whom she shared three children John, Sheryl and Joran. Don preceded her in death in 1986. Her son John preceded in 2024.

She was a beautiful, classy, talented, intelligent, and impeccably dressed person. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, and traveling, especially to Hawaii and the US Virgin Islands. She loved car racing such as stock car racing at Macon Speedway as well as the Indianapolis 500 with her second husband George Gardner whom she married on June 11, 1990. They were married for 32 years and were inseparable. George preceded her in death in 2022. They lived in Florida for many years before returning to Indiana to spend time with their only grandson Brayden. They had many friends and good times together. They even hosted the governor's reception at their home in Vincennes.

Linda had many quilting/sewing friends here in Indiana and Florida. They took many road trips together, visiting quilt shops and shows.

She still had so much life to live and so many things she wanted to do and will be missed dearly.

Her family wishes to acknowledge the people who cared for her during her illness, especially her daughter-in-law Pam Gardner.

She is survived by her children Sheryl Scott and Joran Scott, her grandson Brayden Scott, and her brother Dennis Nichols and his wife Karleen; sister-in-law, Edwina Carlton; step grandson Travis Satterfield; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters Nancy Moore and Brenda Clark. Also preceding her were her stepchildren Jan Gardner Thomas and David Gardner.

Friends may visit with Linda's family from noon until the hour of service time of 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 524 Broadway, Vincennes, IN 47591. Linda will be laid to rest in a private burial at Sumner Cemetery in Sumner, IL. The Gardner/Scott family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Linda's name to Red Skelton Foundation. Online memories may be shared with Linda's family and friends at www.goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is privileged and honored to be entrusted with the care of Linda and her family