Garber, Linda Rhea (Spangler)
GARBER, LINDA RHEA (SPANGLER), 64, joined Our Heavenly Father in His Beautiful Kingdom, Saturday, September 16, 2006. She touched our lives with her sparkling smile, enthusiasm for life, and generous heart and she lives on in our hearts and those of her 11 grandchildren, who will cherish the memories of their wonderful "JoJo." Linda was born in Columbus, IN, and grew up in St. Mathews, KY, before attending the University of Kentucky. Linda called many places home over the years including Louisville, Wheaton, IL, Columbia, MD, Ft. Myers, FL, Rhinelander, WI, and Badin Lake NC, and made lifelong friends wherever she went. She was an avid golfer, wonderful painter and excelled in the real estate field in Wheaton. A brave, courageous and faithful fighter, she battled breast cancer with dignity and grace. We take comfort in knowing that her journey on this Earth is done as she begins her new life in peace with God. She was a member of the Chandler Grove United Methodist Church at Badin Lake, NC. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Garber; precious daughter of Simon Elmo (deceased) and Margaret Spangler of Charlotte, NC; dear sister of William Donald and Carol Spangler, of Knoxville, TN; gracious and loving mother of Kristi Nykamp of Ethiopia, Amy Thompson of Charlotte, NC, Carey Hamilton of Salt Lake City, UT, Kristine Francis of Cape Coral, FL, and Erik Garber of Columbia, MD; devoted grandmother to 11 grandchildren; and faithful friend to so many. Viewing will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle, NC, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Derald Smith officiating.

Published in The Courier-Journal on 09/18/2006.

               
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