Week of February 21, 2018
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Kistler Hardee Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ron Moore officiated. The family received friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, located at 315 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 29532.
Linda, age 77, died on the evening of February 17, 2018, following a courageous fight against an extended illness.
Born on August 20, 1940, in Clinton, SC. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Josie Lyda.
After graduating from Clinton High School, she married her high school sweetheart Bill Niver. She worked and retired after many dedicated years of service from the Lazyboy Corporation in Florence, SC.
Linda had no greater love than family and derived much joy from her grandchildren. She was a founding member of West Florence Baptist Church in Florence where she enjoyed participating in the church choir. At the time of her death, she attended Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Darlington, SC.
Linda Niver is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Tommy) Thomas of Hartsville, SC; granddaughters, Cassie E. Thomas of Coward; Melanie Katie Thomas and (Patric) of Hartsville, SC; sister, Dodie (Terry) Campbell of Clinton, SC; and special friend Jerry Warren of Florence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, WW Niver, III; son, David W. Niver and sister, Diane Lyda.
The family would like to thank the staff of Carolina Hospital Systems and Agape Hospice for their heartfelt assistance during this difficult time.
Memorials may be made to Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 1309 Lamar Highway, Darlington, SC 29532.
Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com.
