Maineville, OH - Born on June 8, 1939, in Daleville, Indiana, Linda was the beloved daughter of Roy and Mary Reeves.

She graduated from Daleville High School with the Class of 1957.

From an early age, Linda's life was rooted in a deep and abiding faith in God. She will be remembered as a devoted Christian woman whose unwavering faith touched everyone blessed to know her. Linda lived her life with kindness, grace, compassion, and a servant's heart toward her family, friends, and community. She genuinely loved people and found great joy in sharing God's love and teaching others about her faith.

Music was one of Linda's greatest gifts and passions. An accomplished pianist with a beautiful alto voice, she faithfully served her church in Chesterfield, Indiana, for more than 50 years by playing piano, leading the choir, and often singing solos during worship services. Her music ministry blessed countless lives over the years.

In addition to her ministry and devotion to family, Linda was a talented realtor in Anderson, Indiana, where she built many lasting friendships throughout her career.

Nothing brought Linda more joy than being a grandmother. Her two grandsons, Tyler and Christian, were truly the light of her life. She often spoke about the tremendous blessing and pride she felt in being their grandmother, even sharing those heartfelt sentiments in a toast at her daughter's rehearsal dinner. Her love for her family was deep, unconditional, and steadfast.

Linda also generously gave of her time as a longtime volunteer at the Indianapolis Colts training camp. She was a devoted fan of the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, and Indiana Hoosiers, and she loved cheering on her favorite teams.

Linda leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, music, and service. She is survived by her loving daughter and devoted caregiver for many years, Jacqueline Pierce, and son-in-law, Todd Pierce, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; her cherished grandsons, Tyler Evan Pierce and Christian Alexander Pierce, also of Cincinnati; her son, James Evans of Columbus, Ohio; and her dear siblings, Diana Graves of Anderson, Indiana, and Joseph Reeves of Atwater, California, as well as several special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, W. Alton Evans; her parents, Roy and Mary Reeves; and her dear siblings, Donna Reeves, Ruthanna Cook, Betty Murfin, Anita Clore, Jerry Reeves, Bob Reeves, and Jack Reeves.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m. in Anderson, Indiana, at The Crystal Coop Reception & Event Center, 3400 W. 53rd St., Anderson.

A private burial service for family members will be held at Saunders Cemetery in Daleville, Indiana, on Monday, June 8, 2026.