In Remembrance Of
Charlotte (Swofford) Linder
Charlotte Linder 73 of Plattsburg, MO, formerly of Smithville, MO and
Ava, MO, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015
She was born on March 3, 1942 to Elbert Martin and M. Blanche (Plummer)
Swofford in Shell Knob, MO. She moved
with her family to Ava, MO in1959. She
attended high school at Cassville, MO and she worked at Ava Drug Store in Ava.
On June 14, 1959 she was united in marriage to Gerald Ray Linder. They were married for 52 years and lived in
Smithville. In 1991 they moved to their
home in Plattsburg.
Charlotte worked for Gospel Missionary Union, Smithville for 12
years. She and her daughter Julie worked
together in their company C and J Cleaning Services for 20 years before
retiring. Charlotte enjoyed flower
gardening, line dancing and spending time with her family and friends. She also
enjoyed collecting antique dishes and spending time on the phone. For the last four years she and her sister
Shirley had a hospital ministry calling themselves â??The Traveling Sick
Sistersâ?. They assisted family members
while their loved ones were hospitalized.
She was a member of Little Platte Baptist Church.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, her parents, four
brothers Randle, Dorsel, Bill and Denton Swofford; and four sisters, Helen
Swofford, Dot Swofford, Lawanna Erwin, and Amanda Minick.
She is survived by her children, Gary Linder, Greg Linder, Marty Linder
and Julie Brinker and husband, Todd; grandchildren, Heather Cooper and husband
Brian, Shannon Davis and husband Jordan, Ashley Linder, Alexis Linder, Tara
Russell and husband Chris, Steven Linder and wife Stacy, Clint Linder, Craig
Linder, Carolyn Linder, Tonya Gilstrap and husband Ethan, and Tierney Martinez
and husband Zach; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Carson Davis, Mason
Dutcher, Gavin Russell and Kate Linder and expecting Grayson Gilstrap; sisters
Mae Brock, Laura Allen and husband Lee, Shirley Leming and husband Don, Joyce
Wilson and husband David and Mitzi Jeffery and husband Tom; brothers, Rolla Swofford
and wife Faye and Lonnie Swofford and wife Charlotte; sister-in-law Barbara Swofford; brother-in-law Carl Minick; numerous nieces
and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Flower Reading at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8th with
visitation following until 8:00 p.m. at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 9th at the
Funeral Home.
Burial: Smithville Memorial
Cemetery
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18 comments
Kathleen Sunstrom, Elizebeth and Layla Kirkpatrick
A mother is a mother still, the holiest ever. Our condolences.
Kathleen Sunstrom, Elizebeth and Layla Kirkpatrick
You will Be so missed!!!
Joe & Rita Swofford
Aunt Charlotte was a sweet and thoughtful person, we send our condolences to all her loved ones. We truly appreciate all the long trips her and Aunt Shirley made to the hospital to stay with their brother Bill. Barbara always spoke about how much help Charlotte & Shirley were to her. Charlotte was always thinking of others before herself. Love from Ava.
Melva Dean Peterson
Charlotte was a sweet, sweet girl. I played with her older sisters, Laura and Mandy and she would follow us around. She had a very pleasant personality. I’m sure she will be missed
Cindy (Montgomery) Carter
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She is rid of her pain. May you all find comfort in your memories. God Bless you and comfort you.
Ivan and Robyn Chambers
We love you all and are so sorry!
Tammy Leming, Craig Roberts, Baylee Dresser
Charlotte, you were such a loving and caring lady. Thank you for being such a wonderful sister and friend to my mother Shirley!! You always made it a point to check on me and my family, which I appreciated more than you ever knew! Baylee loved the times she spent with you and Gerald and my mom and dad at the auctions. She will cherish those memories! We will see you again. Much love to you and yours!!
Chase Blakey
The world lost a Special lady that will be missed by everyone she ever came in contact with.
Katie (Cox) Barnes and Randy
Randy and I are sending our sincere condolences for the entire Swofford family. Mitzi and I are close and personal friends and We have been longtime friends with this special family , we wish to extend our thoughts, prayers and blessings during this most difficult time. May God Bless and comfort your broken hearts.
Tuesday Blair
You will be forever loved and missed. Prayers for the entire Swofford family.
Claudette Keling
Diana Graham
Very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to the family.
Don and Myra Brock
Prayers for all of you.
John Krueger
Thoughts and prayers for your loss.
Joe and Trina Bricker
Prayers said for you all during this time and much love and hugs sent!
Penny & Joe Meeker
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lisa Barber
Holding your family close in our hearts and prayers.Lisa, John, Jason, Rob, Jonnae, Grady and Harper
Kathleen Sunstrom