Mrs. Rachel Linder was born March 6, 1948 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Maybell Thomas. She departed this life on April 9, 2024 in Lowndes County, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parent, a loving husband Eddie Linder, Jr., eight brothers, four sisters, one son Larry Linder and one daughter Catherine McFall.

Rachel Linder was educated in the Brooks County School system.

She was a member of Welcome Hope Christian Church in Barney, Georgia. She was employed by the Brooks County School system for 30 years. She was loved by many.

Mrs. Rachel Linder leaves to cherish her memories, her sons Eddie Lee Linder (Latonya), Atlanta, GA, Johnny J. Linder, Atlanta, GA, Edward E. Linder (Lishadar), Albany, GA; her daughter Patricia LaGail Linder, Morven, GA; nephew Artist Thomas, Sr., Valdosta, GA; three sisters Betty Wolfe (Robert), Barwick, GA, Effie Mae Adams, Barwick, GA; Ruthle Mae Dawson, Barwick, GA; three brothers Morris Dawson, Barwick, GA, Earl Dawson, Barwick,GA, Tommy Lee Dawson, Barwick, GA; 14 grandchildren, a host of great and great great grandchildren and a host of neces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and co-workers who loved her dearly.

A celebration of life will be Sunday , April 14, 2024 at 3PM at the Morven Auditorium with Rev. Jackie Hargrow, eulogist. Burial will follow in Second Elizabeth Church Cemetery. Visit this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration.

Continue to keep the family in your prayers.