Linda Bailey

Eaton, IN

Linda  L. (Swingley) Bailey, 80, Eaton, Indiana passed away Monday August 11, 2025.  Linda was born September 25, 1944 in Muncie, Indiana. She graduated from Eaton High School. She was predeceased by her parents Wilbur (Doc) and Martha Swingley, her siblings, Paul Swingley, Dick Swingley, Mary (Swingley) Pritchard, Don Swingley and her granddaughter, Crystal Padgett.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed deeply by those who loved her. She is survived by her children David  Brand, Xan (Spence) Bass (Tim), Bill Padgett (Stacey) and Brett Bailey (Amanda), thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 

Few folks knew Linda was a gifted writer. Many knew her as generous, witty, full of sass and fiercely independent.

Over the years she enjoyed researching and documenting her family’s genealogy, camping, fishing, riding and raising horses and of course she loved her devoted dogs.

A Private Memorial Service will be held at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton.

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