Linda (Bradshaw) Goodson

Melinda "Linda" Bradshaw Goodson passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Monday evening, February 7, 2022.  A graveside service will be 3:00 Wednesday, February 9th at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Born on June 2, 1942, in Darlington County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Bradshaw, Sr. and the late Beatrice Richardson Bradshaw. She was a devoted wife and mother that found joy in being around her family. She was known to be an excellent cook and baker.  Mrs. Goodson was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Darlington.

Surviving are her husband, James A. Goodson, Jr., two children: Renee (Gerald) Shealy of Lexington, Dr. James A. (Tara) Goodson, III, of Sumter, grandchildren: Ashley (Matthew) Harris of Greenville, Taylor (Shane) Green of Sumter, Jay (Jane Elizabeth) Goodson of Sumter, Lauren Goodson of Knoxville, Brad Goodson of  Sumter, four great-grandchildren: Gunner, Callen and Ellington Green and Addie Phifer Goodson; her brothers: Charles Edward (Mary) Bradshaw, Jr., of Ft. Myers, FL, William Duncan (Rachel) Bradshaw of Chapin and her sister, Cynthia Bradshaw of Blythewood.

Memorials may be made to Darlington First Baptist Church, PO Box 297, Darlington, SC 29540  or The Lord Cares, P.O. Box 1457, Darlington, SC 29540.

The Goodson family appreciates all the kindness shown during this difficult time. Due to COVID concerns, they will be leaving the gravesite immediately following the service.