Linda E. (Wood) Messick, 84, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to Lester Wood and Kathlyn (Mohler) Adams, both of whom preceded her in death.
Linda graduated from Elida High School with the class of 1960 and carried the values of hard work, family, and kindness throughout her life. In her senior year of high school, she was voted Homecoming Queen, a feat she was very proud of. She devoted herself to her home and family as a homemaker, a role she embraced with love and dedication. Her life was centered on the people she cared for most, and she found great joy in creating a warm and welcoming home for those around her.
On July 1, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, she married the love of her life, Mikel J. Messick. Together they shared many years of marriage until his passing on May 25, 2002. Their life together was filled with love, companionship, and many cherished memories. Linda treasured the time they spent traveling together and especially enjoyed the adventures they shared to Belize, Hawaii, and Alaska. She also looked forward to fishing trips to Canada, which became some of the many special memories she held close to her heart.
Linda enjoyed the outdoors and found peace and happiness in simple pleasures. She loved fishing, boating, camping, and gardening, and she appreciated the beauty of nature in all seasons. These interests reflected her gentle spirit and her enjoyment of life’s quiet and meaningful moments. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Bridget, who brought her great pride and happiness.
She is survived by her son, Todd Messick and his wife Kate; her granddaughter, Bridget Messick; her sisters, Jeanne (Bob) Gilmore, Cyndie (Jim) Wintzer, and Laurie (John) Dillon; her brothers-in-law, Rex (Jackie) Messick, and Bob (Ruth) Messick; and a host of nieces and nephews who will remember her with love. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, Scott Messick.
A burial will take place at a later date at Lima Memorial Park Cemetery, 3000 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH. Palmer Funeral Home – Plymouth Chapel is honored to be assisting the family with final arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be donated in Linda’s name to the Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Rd. Plymouth, IN 46563.
