Linda L. Colson

Linda L. Colson, 75, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.  Born January 13, 1944 in Dearborn County, Indiana, she was the daughter of James Davidson and Marjorie (Jenkins) Allgeier.  Linda graduated from Sunman High School in 1962.  She was an excellent cook and she started writing her own cookbook after learning how to use a computer.  She made doughnuts for several years at the Marsh Store on Lincoln St., owned her own restaurant and bakery, decorated cakes, and was a 4H leader. She was a member of the Bethel Apostolic Church and the Eagles Auxiliary.  She was married to Ray Colson on October 31, 1964 and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2001.  She is survived by one son, Gary (Nenita) Colson, Greensburg; three daughters, Barbara (Richard) Niese, Greensburg, Jina Dickson, Rushville, Lisa (Daryl) Sublette, Westport; five brothers, Larry Davidson, Moores Hill, David Davidson, Milan, William Davidson, Moores Hill, Tim Davidson, Moores Hill, Greg (Tammy) Davidson, Milan; four sisters, Judy (George) Volz, Milan, Shirley Berry, Moores Hill, Marlene (Melvin) Honeycutt, Elrod, Susie (Richard) Van Dyke, Greensburg; nineteen grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; one son, David Colson; four brothers, James Davidson, Pat Lazenby, Raymond Jenkins, Jerry Davidson; one great granddaughter, Taylor Colson.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11 to 1:00 p.m. at the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg.  Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Darrell Poling officiating. Interment will be held in the Rossburg Cemetery in New Point. Memorials may be made to the Greensburg Eagles Auxiliary.