Linda was born and raised in Loris, S.C. She helped her first husband run a construction business which lead to her becoming a tax preparer. She later joined the U.S. Army where she completed her bachelor’s degree and traveled the world. She had tours in Europe and Japan. She was able to take a lifelong dream trip to Egypt. After retirement from the service, she worked with an investment firm. She had a love of animals, especially dogs and had many over the course of her life. After moving to Georgia, she enjoyed quilting, embroidery and as she would say “life on the mountain”. She was also a teacher for a short time. Linda will be remembered as very caring and giving. She never did anything half way. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Linda is survived by her husband, Robert Mitchell Gowan; children, Luther Benjamin Jarman, Charlene Cassandra Babcock, Rebecca Denise Mccrae, Dennison Gilbert Jarman (Karen) and Douglas Ray Jarman (Dawn); grandchildren, Ryan, Nick, Jenna, Lindsay, Daniel and Angel; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ivey Douglas Jarman.
There will be a graveside service at Baldwin-Fairchild, Orlando, FL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Linda to the your local pet rescue, SPCA or St. Jude’s.
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