Linda has been married to John McNichols for 41 years. Together they have raised three children; Matthew, Rachael and Janie, all of whom graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High and Indiana State University. They are the proud grandparents of Gabriel, Maya, Macy and Lydia. John and Linda have been actively involved in Memorial United Methodist Church since coming to Terre Haute. She is also a long-time member of Chapter Z, PEO.