Linda Lou Giles, 85, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital Bloomington.

Born on May 24, 1940, in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William "Bud" and Marie (McCain) Jackson. She married Jack Giles on December 2, 2006, in Bedford, and he survives. Linda graduated from Shawswick High School.

Linda was a very dedicated member of the Mount Pleasant Christian Church. She was loved by all, but most of all, she loved her family fiercely.

Survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jack Giles; her stepdaughter, Mary Dee (Dean I.) Kern; sisters, Marilyn Johnson, Janet Jones, and Nedra (Lynn) Wade; sister-in-law, Jill (Mike) Smith; and nieces and nephews, Michael Jones, Todd Johnson, Julie Karvoski, Meleah McCart, Michah Faubion, Michelle Atchison, Mindy Besley, and Matthew Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her nephew, Gregory Wade.

Funeral services for Linda Lou Giles will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, Indiana, with Pastor Jeff Huddleson officiating. Burial will follow at Leatherwood Cemetery in Bedford, Indiana.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, IN.

Contributions in memory of Linda may be made to Mount Pleasant Christian Church, 2394 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Bedford, IN 47421.

The caring staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Giles and her family.

Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers ordered, at www.FergusonLee.com.