Born October 28, 1924, she was the middle daughter of the late Arthur Boland Lindler and Athalie Ormand Nisbet Lindler. A graduate of Winthrop College, she taught kindergarten in Richland One Elementary Schools until her retirement. Rea was influential in the start of a preschool program at Shandon Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, where she was a very active, lifelong member.
Surviving are six nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one brother and four sisters: Arthur Boland “Bubba” Lindler, Jr., Gene Nisbet Lindler, Athalie “Ashie” Louise Lindler, Elizabeth “Bannie” Ann Lindler, Frances Boland Lindler Thomas.
A memorial service for family will be held in Greenlawn Cemetery.
The family requests memorials in memory of Rea be made to Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina - Lexington, for charitable care, 2817 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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