Virginia Garrison Lindler

Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Carl Walter and Grace Carpenter Garrison.

Mrs. Lindler, an alumnae of Greenville High School, was a 1942 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Furman University. She was a member of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church and The Music Club of Greenville. A lifelong musician, she played the piano for the Susanna Wesley Sunday School Class for over 40 years. As a piano teacher, she planted a love for music in the hearts of her many students.

Surviving is her daughter, Janet Lindler McDonald of Simpsonville; two grandsons, Zachary (Cher) and Andrew McDonald; one great-grandson, Alex McDonald; and one great-granddaughter, Shelby McDonald; a special niece, Dr. Ann Anshus Quattlebaum and her family; and a special friend, Joel Smart. Virginia also leaves numerous beloved nieces and nephews, as well as many cherished friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Grace Garrison Huff and son-in-law, the Rev. Steven Randolph McDonald.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1:30 pm, in the Chapel of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Grover Putnam officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A private inurnment will follow in Springwood Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Congregational Care Fund at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1988, Greenville, SC 29602, or to United Ministries, 606 Pendleton St., Greenville, SC 29601.