Inez Wheeler Linder

COLUMBIA - Inez Wheeler Linder, 92, of Columbia, the widow of Virgil Finch Linder, Sr., passed away Saturday January 11, 2014.

Mrs. Linder was born in Andrews, SC on May 1, 1921, a daughter of the late William Pharow Wheeler and Sarah Alice Powell Wheeler. She grew up in the Earls community of Williamsburg County, and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Mrs. Linder was a long time resident of Bishopville, SC until she moved to Columbia, to live with her son. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Bishopville.

Surviving is her son Virgil Finch Linder, Jr. (Sherry), of Columbia. Six grandchildren: Virgil Finch Linder III (Swati), Anderson Alley Linder (Sandy), Margaret Manning Wheeler Hearn (Keith), George Patrick Linder, Paige Hixon Sailors (Richard), and Allan "Jay" Franchot Hixon, Jr. (Laura), and five great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Linder was predeceased by her daughter, Jacqueline Linder Hixon of Athens, Georgia, five sisters and a brother.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Caughman Harman Funeral Home, Bush River Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service in Bishopville, SC at 1:00 p.m. in Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 115 W. Church St., Bishopville, SC.

he direction of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - St. Andrew's Chapel, Columbia, SC.