Linda Garlock
February 18, 2020
Linda Garlock, 72, passed away February 18, 2020 at Mercy One Medical Center.
Linda was born July 12, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee to J.O. and Betty Traxler. She graduated from Fisherville High School in Virginia and received her Associate’s degree from Centerville Community College. Linda was a retired insurance agent. She enjoyed many years of service at Lane Insurance in Norwalk and Iowa Bankers. Linda was a member of Norwalk United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jim; daughter, Robin (Doug) Clifton; daughter-in-law, Heather (Danielle) Welch; grandchildren, Haylie, Spencer, Destinee, Kolton, Michael, Kylen, Skyler and Aleah; siblings, Jay (Jean) Traxler, Gary (Mary Sue) Traxler and Jill (Eric) Hodgeson; as well as a host of extended family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; youngest sister, Amy; and her son, Kirk Garlock
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Norwalk United Methodist Church, 1801 Sunset Drive in Norwalk.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Children and Families of Iowa or the Norwalk United Methodist Church in loving memory of Linda.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Gary and Marysue
02/23/2020
Jim, we will be thinking about you every day and will be calling to chat.
Prayers and hugs.
CARL DAVIS
02/22/2020
I'm sorry for your loss Jim. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Carl & Dianne Davis
Sandy Mullinix- McCarthy
02/21/2020
Dear Jim and family - I was so sorry to read the news about Linda. May all your good memories comfort you at this difficult time! I'm sorry that I can't attend her service but please know I will be with you in thought. Sending hugs and prayers.
Kathy Wilbert- from Des Moines Dental Group
02/21/2020
We were all very sorry to hear about Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. She will be missed. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Sincerely: staff at Des Moines Dental Group
Katy Quick,
02/20/2020
What I remember the most about Linda was her beautiful smile everytime I would see her somewhere. Rest in Peace Linda.
Jay Traxler
02/19/2020
I just wanted to write something here about the best big sister a kid could have. I have spent the last couple of days looking at old pictures and it brings it all back in such vivid detail. I know we tormented her but she was always there to protect us. She was a great basketball player and later volleyball on teams out in Iowa. She had the height. We will all miss her...Love Jay