Barbara Elizabeth Linder

Barbara Elizabeth Linder, 87, of Islandton, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 27, 2018. The relatives and friends of Barbara Linder are invited to attend her Memorial Service 2:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Barbara was born October 7, 1931, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of the late Marion Saulis and John Leo Paul. While working as a waitress in her late teens in the state of Maine, she met her future husband James Westbury Linder, Jr. It was through his service in the Air Force that they eventually relocated to Charleston, SC. They remained in the Charleston area from that point forward and raised their family. After Mr. Linder's death in 1990, she met and married Mr. Joseph Dudley, Jr., who passed in 2016. Mrs. Linder was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed time with her family, travel and camping trips, and her love of dancing. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Barbara is survived by 8 of her 10 children: Daniel Linder, Deborah 'Margie' Weaver, John Linder (Dennesa), James Linder, Mark Linder (Lisa), Kenneth Linder (Patricia), Marvin Linder (Lucille), Patricia Gibson (James); 31 Grandchildren, 38 Great-grandchildren, and 2 Great-great-grandchildren; her brother Wayne Paul; and her Stepdaughter, Rhonda Dudley-Solvey. She was preceded in death by her parents: 2 Children, Larry Linder and Millicent Anne Earnhart; 4 Brothers: Joseph, Walter, Winston, Randy; 5 Sisters: Grace, Geneva, Theresa, Marie, Elieen; and her 2 Step-children, J.C. and Terri.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations in Barbara's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org.