Obituary of Kathy Tyler Lindler

Kathy Tyler Lindler, 74, of West Columbia, met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center, surrounded by her children. 

Kathy was born in Orangeburg, SC to the late J.C. and Kathryn Tyler. She graduated from Airport High School. After graduation, Kathy married the love of her life, O’Neal Lindler, in 1965. She worked for many years at the Columbia Police Department before leaving to raise her three children. She later returned to work at Lindler Manufacturing in West Columbia to work beside her husband and family, where she was still working full-time until her hospitalization. 

Kathy was the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Kathy was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for them that will lead them all of their lives. She worked tirelessly to be sure that every need was met and everyone felt loved and included. Elvis, hummingbirds, flowers, good food, and taking beach trips with her family were among some of her favorite things, and she had a laugh that could put a smile on everyone’s face. Kathy was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She spent her life working hard to ensure everyone’s happiness, and we are thankful to know that she is now able to rest in her heavenly home. 

Kathy leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years, O’Neal Lindler; sons: Travis Lindler (Dana), Tracy Lindler (Mikki); and a daughter, Tara Inabinet; grandchildren: Shane Lee, Chad Lee, Austin Lee (Haley), Amber King (Thomas), Josie Inabinet, Taylor Lindler, Dawson Inabinet, and Trista Lindler; brothers: Hal Tyler (Judy) and Don Tyler (Cindy); sisters: Marcia Padgett, Terri Elliott (Marty), and Tonya Sasser; sisters-in-law: Barbara Tyler and Betty Scott; and a brother-in-law, Ronnie Lindler; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, John Chester “JC” Tyler and Kathryn “Kat” Davis Tyler; brother, Benny Tyler; sister, Kim Pool; and nephew, Evan Tyler. 

A funeral service for Kathy will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, February 19, 2021 in the Chapel at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, with Pastor Joseph Lindloff officiating. Burial at Southland Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00pm. 

Pallbearers will be Shane Lee, Chad Lee, Austin Lee, Dawson Inabinet, Thomas King, Grayson Endrenyi, Grant Tyler, Michael Wingard, and David Gilkison. 

Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the Lindler Family.