Deborah Sue Linville

Deborah Sue (Benning) Linville was born in St. Luke's Hospital on February 24th, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  After graduting from high school in Des Moines, Iowa she attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Ecart College in Sarasota, Florida with a BA degree in Theology.  She then earned a Master's Degree in Divinity from the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa. Pastor Debbie preached in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Fort Myers Beach, Florida, as well as Wilmington, Ohio, and West Newton, Indiana.  After retiring from the pulpit, she worked as a Spiritual Care Coordinator for the Indiana Hospice Ministry.  She also served as Pastor Emeritus at West Newton UMC, actively participating in the nursing home ministry, flower ministry, and Bible Study. 

She is survived by husband Guy, son Guy, daughter-in-law Annita, and grandchildren Katerina and Andre.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the West Newton United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 11:00 AM.

Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation an hour prior to the service.