Betty Jean Linville

Betty Jean Linville, 84, of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. Born on February 23, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Luva Acker.

Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Linville; her parents; and her grandson, Eric Teague, who undoubtedly welcomed his grandma into Heaven with his infamous smile and one of his unforgettable bear hugs.

She is survived by her loving children, Lori Clone (Greg) of Mooreland and Brad Linville (Andrea) of Campton Hills, Illinois; her sister, Pamela Cross (Alan); her cherished grandchildren, Bryce Linville, Brandon Linville, MacKenzie Linville, Drew Teague (Madison), Robert Clone (Kennedy), and Timothy Clone and her great-grandsons whom she adored, Stetson Bennett Teague and Jackson Wayne Teague. She also leaves behind many extended family members, lifelong friends, neighbors, and countless lives she touched throughout her community.

A 1960 graduate of Mooreland High School, Betty formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. Those friendships became more like family as they raised their children together and later watched their grandchildren grow up side by side.

She continued her education at Ball State University, earning a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Betty devoted 42 years to Richmond Community Schools, where she faithfully served as a Speech Pathologist and Audiologist. Throughout her career, she helped generations of children find their voices and overcome communication challenges before retiring in 2006.

Faith was the foundation of Betty's life. She was a lifelong member of South Christian Church in Mooreland, where she served faithfully for many years as a member of the church board. She also dedicated her time to serving her community as a member of the Blue River Township Advisory Board.

Few people embodied community service as completely as Betty. She was a longtime member of the Mooreland Free Fair Board and one of the original chairpersons of the Food Building. With remarkable organization and attention to detail, she meticulously planned food orders, managed budgets, and continually searched for new menu items to keep fairgoers well fed each year.

Her greatest passion, however, was the Mooreland Free Fair Parade. Alongside her dear friend Jane Bales, Betty spent countless years planning and organizing one of Henry County's most beloved traditions. Following Jane's passing, Betty continued carrying the responsibility with the same determination, investing months of planning and countless hours to ensure every parade was memorable. Even as her health declined, her focus remained on the 2026 parade, reminding those around her with characteristic determination that "the show must go on."

When she wasn't serving her community, Betty found joy in growing flowers. Her front porch became famous for overflowing pots of colorful petunias that seemed to grow larger each summer than the porch itself. Friends, neighbors, and passersby admired her beautiful displays, but Betty's greatest pride wasn't found in her flowers-it was found in her family.

She faithfully attended countless basketball games, baseball games, concerts, school events, and eventually tennis matches, where she quickly learned that enthusiastic cheering wasn't always encouraged. Whether sitting in bleachers or a lawn chair, she was always present, always supportive, and always proud.

Her grandchildren knew her as a gifted storyteller who somehow managed to tell the funniest stories while trying her hardest not to laugh herself. She secretly loved the good-natured teasing they gave her and treasured every moment they spent together.

Betty lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She believed in giving every task her very best effort, no matter how difficult the circumstances. She was direct, occasionally sassy, wonderfully dependable, and endlessly generous with her love, encouragement, and kindness.

Her legacy lives on through the family she adored, the students whose lives she changed, the community she faithfully served, and the traditions she helped preserve. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever celebrated by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Adam Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Mooreland Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, July 24 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooreland Volunteer Fire Dept. You may express condolences or share a memory of Betty at www.hinsey-brown.com.