Linda Lou Everage

Linda Lou (Summers) Everage, 85, of Danville, and previously of Eminence, passed peacefully from this life in the early morning hours of Friday, January 30, 2026, while in the care of Wellbrooke of Carmel. She was born in Indianapolis on January 4, 1941, to the late Maurice Ralph and Ruth Catherine (Knoy) Summers. A proud graduate from Eminence High School, Linda continued her education at the University of Indianapolis, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education, and later her master’s degree from DePauw University. Meeting the love of her life, Doy Everage, when her father brought him home, she took one look at the handsome young man and knew he was the one for her. Doy proposed to Linda one evening by saying, "there is something in the glove box for you if you want it." She took out the ring and of course said yes. The couple were united in marriage on September 4, 1960, and spent 64 happy years together. Linda and Doy originally settled in Indianapolis for his job. Moving around for several years, the family decided to head to the country. They purchased their home in Eminence where they raised their two children. She taught in the Eminence School System, first high school English for a few years and then 5th grade for the rest of her teaching career, leaving a lasting impression on her students. She could look out the window of her room at the school and see Doy's repair shop. Linda and Doy were always involved in church; it played a big role in their family's life. She was a wonderful cook and leaves so many amazing recipes for her family. She also enjoyed scrapbooking and created memory books for her kids, grandchildren, and other family members. When Linda retired, they sold the Eminence house and moved to Danville. Linda sold the Danville house in May 2025 and moved to Sanders Glen Assisted Living in Westfield. She was only there for a couple of months before declining health led her to Wellbrooke of Carmel. She will be forever missed by all who were blessed to know her. Along with her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband Doy Everage; infant son, Royce Neil Everage; brother, Carlos Dean Summers; and nephew, Kirk Summers. She leaves behind her children, Doy M. Everage (Jean) of Eminence, Jennifer Everage Buck (Danny) of Cicero; granddaughters, Hannah Everage of Terre Haute, and Sophia Buck of Cicero; along with her sisters, Alisa Steen (Don) of Eldon, MO, and Shirley Summers (Ross) of Mooresville. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Linda will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Doy, in Shumaker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, donations may be made to White River Food Pantry via this link - https://wrcc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1875/responses/new. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or to light a candle in her memory, please visit her tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Linda Lou Everage

January 4, 1941 - January 30, 2026