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Barbara Smith-Lindner Obituary
Barbara died Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Rivers and Magdalene Sightler Roberts. She was a lifetime area resident and a member of Airport Baptist Church. She retired in 2007 from Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School. She sang with her father and sisters known as "The Roberts Family" for over 30 years, she loved bowling, traveling, playing on the church softball team, loved playing her piano and organ, and was a great cook. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving are her husband, Herman L. Lindner of West Columbia; sons, Raymond C. Smith Jr. (Connie K.) of Lexington, and Richard Allen Smith (Ruby) of Gilbert; three grandchildren, Ashley Smith Ferdinande (Douglas) of Gilbert, Chad Allen Smith of Gilbert, and Olivia Grace Smith of Lexington; four stepchildren; sisters, Frances R. Lynch (Ed) of West Columbia, Shirley R. Elmore (Jimmy) of Cayce, Margaret R. Clark (Jimmy) of West Columbia, Patsy R. Sharpe (Stanley) of Lexington, and Becky R. Turner (Davey) of Charlotte, NC; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Smith-Lindner
Barbara Kelly
November 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. I wish I could have visited her. We worked together at Wil Lou Gray for about 7 1/2 years. She always had time to stop and be a friend when you needed her. She was a beautiful woman not only in outward appearance but in spirit and heart. I will miss you my friend. Love Barbara (Singleton) Kelly.
Pat Whitener
November 18, 2010
Frances,
So sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love surround you all and comfort you during this very difficult time.
Cheryl Ackerman
November 17, 2010
I will forever miss Barbara. However, I will always keep my love & gratitude for her being there for my mother(Marie)and our family, as well as, Aunt Mag during the loss of my mother.
I will continue to pray for Ray, Ricky, Herman and the sisters along with their families for comfort during this most painful time.
November 17, 2010
I worked with Barbara at Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School and considered her a friend of mine. I was so sad to learn of her passing.
Marleen Cassatt
Berenda Shealy
November 16, 2010
I have been out of town for a week, and was so shocked when I checked the State paper when I got back. I worked with Barbara for a number of years at Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School. Ray and Herman were the only family that I met. I am so very sorry for your loss. Barbara was a very sweet and caring person. She loved her family and God. She was a beautiful woman inside & out. My prayers are with you --- husband, sons, daugther-in-laws, grandchildren, sisters and all. I saw her several times in Walmart with Herman and I could see that she was going down fast. When I saw her after her mother had died, she hugged me and cried because she had just lost her mother. Well, she is with her now. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Hang onto that fact, because Barbara believed that and she is singing in heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Brenda Shealy
Olivia Smith
November 15, 2010
If there is one thing that my mind can think to say to her right now it would be that...I love you grandma! No words can describe how much you will be missed or how much you are loved, but I know you are right where you want to be. Even though its hard for all of us down here, to know that you are happy is all that matters in the world! Lord, please take care of her for us and hold her close because shes home and right where she has always wanted to be, in your lovin, caring, and gentle arms. Thank you lord for everyday you let her be on this earth and for letting her live such a great life! Forever and always, I love you grandma!!!!
~Love forever and always,
Olivia Grace Smith,
youngest grandaughter
November 15, 2010
Patsy, Eydie & Danny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Samantha Bouknight and Nancy Bouknight
Nancy Bouknight
November 15, 2010
Patsy, Eydie & Danny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Samantha Bouknight and Nancy Bouknight
Jane Shirey
November 15, 2010
Ray,know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother has always held a special place in our hearts. The angels have a new voice in their choir.
Nathan & Jane Shirey
November 15, 2010
Ray, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother has always held a special place in our hearts.
Nathan & Jane Shirey
November 14, 2010
We will miss our sister-in-law and best friend. Our prayers go out to everyone. Even though we cannot be with you in person we are with you in spirit. we will miss all the little trips and rides in the country. Love to all. Mary Helen Tyler and Al and Helen Lindner
Janet Altman
November 14, 2010
I only knew Barbara for a short time, but I can truly say that I grieve her passing. I am confident that she is in a better place and has found peace and rest. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Herman, Barbara's sisters, and Barbara's children.
Ann Dooley-Lewis
November 14, 2010
Barbara's smile lit up our restaurant when she visited us.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you with such a blessed smile!
November 14, 2010
To my friends Ricky & Ray, your mother has always been a very pleasant and kind person. Loving, caring and soft spoken, I and my wife will truly miss her and remember her always. Gene & Connie Mosteller
Suzie Howard
November 14, 2010
Margaret, Frances and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family may your memories help get you through this difficult time. Barbara was such a wonderful person.
Mike and Suzie Howard (Sonrise)
Evelyn Ruff
Pat Sightler Devoe
November 14, 2010
You are all in my prayers She was like a sister instead of cousin and I loved her. She will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time.
Wallace Kizer
November 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Smith's-Lindler Family. Especially her son's Ray and Ricky.
Hope Kizer
November 13, 2010
Dear Ricky and Ray,
So sorry for your last. My prays and thoughts are with you and your family.
November 13, 2010
I knew Barbara when we worked together at Tamper. She was a very sweet and giving person. Enjoyed all the times we spent together. My condolences to her family.
Mary Rankin-Keenan
Terri Sightler-Leap
November 13, 2010
In loving memory of Barbara. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God bless your family during this difficult time.
November 13, 2010
We will miss you ,our prayers are with the family.Ty and Becky sightler
November 13, 2010
Our prayers are with you. We will miss our niece very much. Love Uncle Albert and Aunt Fern.
Debbie Adams
November 13, 2010
Our cousin, Barbara, always held a special place in our hearts.
Like my sister, Barbara, said, "We always had the best times at the Roberts' house." We remember sitting around the kitchen table in lively conversations, singing around the piano (well, I tried to sing), and evenings spent on the front porch in the cool of the evening.
Margaret and Barbara even made washing dishes fun for us "younger kids."
When I lived in Orlando, Barbara and I became "phone buddies." We would call each other periodically. I remember we laughed a lot. She had a wonderful sense of humor.
I will always remember Barbara as being so vibrant and gracious. She enjoyed life and found humor even in times of adversity.
When we count the stars at night, we can rest assured knowing she's up there with our parents, aunts, and uncles, all looking down on us while in sweet repose.
She's with the Lord now.
With our warmest regards and deepest sympathies to each and every family member in your time of sorrow.
God bless. Love,
Debbie Adams and Family
Dianne Banister
November 13, 2010
God bless the whole family, my heart hurts for you, GOD BLESS
Nancy Nunn
November 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the Lord comfort and be with you all.
Please read the poem "Footprints In The Sand."
Love and Prayers
Nancy Nunn
Robin, Don, Lori, and Kelly Owens
November 13, 2010
Aunt Barbara was the sweetest person in the world. We will miss her so much. But Heaven must be rejoicing to welcome its newest angel.
Betty Boatwright (Sturkie)
November 13, 2010
I worked for many years with Barbara at Tamper (Harsco Rail). I also remember attending church services where Barbara and her family sang. I remember how beautiful I thought Barabara was. Even after I left Tamper and when our paths crossed, she was always so gracious and always with that beautiful smile on her face.
I know Barbara will be greatly missed by her entire family as well as many friends. My prayers go out to her entire family. May God grant all of you peace now and in the coming weeks and years. Time does heal a broken heart. God bless you all.
November 13, 2010
What precious memories I have of Barbara and the Roberts family. My Daddy, the late Rev. Douglas F. Parnell, was Pastor of Airport Baptist Church and we especially loved this family. When the Parnell and Roberts ate together it was always a joyous time - all 8 of them and 6 of us! I knew of her caring contributions she made to the kids at Wil Lou Gray as I was on the Board of Trustees. "A life well-lived doesn't end any more than music ends: it echoes through time with whispers of beauty and grace. If we listen, we can hear the encore with our hearts, for the sound plays on, just as love lives on." Barbara is singing with the BEST artists now - God's Angels!! I'll always remember her smile. Mickey Parnell Lindler (Mrs. Carl P.)
Melissa Mock
November 13, 2010
Dear Family,
This has been a great shock to me. Aunt Barbara was like a 2nd mother to me when I was growing up. We loved our girl time together drinking eggnog at Christmas and playing the piano & organ. She is greatly missed and will always be in my heart. I love you Aunt Barbara. My deepest sympathies to Ricky, Ray, Ruby, Ashley, Chad and Uncle Herman. Uncle Herman you brought great joy to my Aunt Barbara's life. We thank you for your dedication and faithfulness to care for her.
God Bless you all and may he keep us in this time of grief.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
November 13, 2010
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
Susan Shunkwiler - Franke
November 12, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Smith's - Lindler family. I know Barbara once worked for Harsco Rail years ago but I did not know of her when she was employed there but I often heard of her in reference that she was a wonderful, cheerful worker and many loved her. I got to know her over the years through her husband whom retired from Harsco Rail as they attended Our Ladies of the Hill Catholic Church. She was always a pleasure to talk to as her husband was always diligent in helping with the seating of the church members on Sunday's. Her hair and make up was always just so perfect. She was a true lady. Deepest regrets. Sincerely, Susan M. Shunkwiler - Franke (aka Harsco Rail Receptionist)
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