Linda Boren

   Linda Boren, 88, of Carmi, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab. Born December 3, 1937, in Benton, IL, she was the daughter of William Virgil and Della Arzella (Braham) Lampley. She married the love of her life Alonzo Boren, Jr., on March 27, 1956. They shared more than 59 years of marriage before his passing on June 29, 2014. Linda and her husband owned and operated Boren and Sons Grocery. She later worked at Chets, Merle Norman, and Walmart in Carmi and was a member of the New Beginning Church of God. Linda was always smiling and laughing. She adored her grandchildren, taking them swimming and making their childhood magical. Her deep love for Jesus led her to speak often of heaven, and she looked forward to walking through its pearly gates to be greeted by Jesus. Linda’s family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Wabash Senior Living and Rehab and Southern Illinois Hospice.

   Linda is survived by her sons, Steven L. (Toni) Boren, Michael L. (Janet) Boren, and Mark R. Boren all of Carmi; grandchildren, Jade S. Boren of Carmi, Michael S. Boren of Carmi, Tara R. (Boren) Lasher of Evansville, and Dustin "Bub" (Charly Wolfe) Boren of Grayville; great-grandchildren, Grayson Boren, Carson Lopez, Morgan Lasher, Grady Lasher, Grant Lasher, Brody Boren, Niah Boren, Gannon Boren, and Sylviah Boren; great-great-grandchildren, Gage Boren and Armani Lopez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her siblings: Burton A. Lampley, Gloria (Lampley) Talley, and Virgil A. “Buddy” Lampley.

   A Graveside Service and burial for Linda Boren, 88, of Carmi will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Linda’s memory to Southern Illinois Hospice or Wabash Senior Living and Rehab and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi at 609 W. Main St., Carmi, IL 62821 who is assisting the family with arrangements.