Linda Elaine Black, 80 of Hamilton Illinois

Sunrise: September 30, 1945
Sunset: April 10, 2026

Linda was born in Basco, Illinois. The 8 th child of Melvin and Darlene (Smith) Faulkner. She gleefully waved “Goodbye” to Carthage High School in 1963. She married Ronald Lee Black on September 16, 1966 in Dallas City, Illinois. Linda wore no uniform but served alongside her soldier. Raising their two Army Brats and traveling around the world, making a home wherever the Army sent them. She is survived by both daughters. Robin Lee (Doug) of Warsaw, IL and Deanna “Nikki” Martin (Jeffrey) of Oakland, TN.

Her greatest joy was being “Gma” to her grandchildren, Shelby Moore (Nate) of Kahoka, MO and Austin Reneau (Brittnee Jarrett) of Hamilton, IL. She also cherished being “GG” to her great grandchildren and never failed to have a stocked candy jar. Ryker Turner, Layton Wilson, and Wrenlee Moore all of Kahoka.
She loved her bonus grandchildren as she did her own. Jeremi Martin, Elliott and Cooper Moore, Camdyn Brown.

Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings. #1 Marilyn Harris of Farr, TX. #2 Janet Faulkner of Carthage, IL. #4 Jim Faulkner of Carthage, IL. #7 Beverly “Kay” Faulkner of Waller, TX. #10 Pam Evans (Larry) of Argyle, IA. #11 Bobbie Hopkins (Arlyn) of Hamilton, IL. As well as scads of nieces and nephews.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings. #3 Jean Faulkner, #5 Dick Faulkner, #6 Sandy Welch, #9 Don Faulkner, and #12 Tom “Butch” Faulkner.

I had a richly blessed and highly favored life. The journey was never boring, I took some wrong turns but the Lord forgave me. My ultimate joy is seeing Jesus face-to-face and being welcomed home by those who went before me. I am not truly gone; I am just ahead, waiting to welcome you home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of services at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.