Linda “Sang” Carol DeJarnett was born to the late Harold E. and Anna W. Goode on February 6, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the youngest of 4 children. Linda departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was 81 years of age. Preceded in death by sisters, Gwendolyn Hudson, Betty J. Roddy, brother, Ronald L. Goode, and special great-nephew, William E. Collins II.
Linda was educated in the Columbus Public School system, she graduated from East Highschool, class of ’57.’ Upon graduation, she attended the Ohio State University; she received her bachelor’s degree in African American Studies. She also received her cosmetologist license in Detroit, Michigan. She was an active individual; she was a member of the Eta Psi Beta Sorority Incorporated.
At an early age, Linda attended Shiloh Baptist Church, her mother, lived by the word and made it a point to push her children in that direction. She established her nickname “Sang” at an early age; she carried with her, throughout her life.
Among Linda’s many talents, she had a love for helping others, cooking awesome food, shopping, and was committed to taking care of her husband until the very end!
Linda retired from the Columbus City School District and previously worked for Battel Memorial Institute, White Castle Incorporated, and AAA in Detroit.
Linda “Sang” will be truly missed; she had a heart of gold that put a smile on all our faces!
She leaves to cherish her memory to her husband, Sherman DeJarnett; nieces, Anna (William) Collins Sr., Denise (Ted) Poindexter, Felicia (Michael) Harrison, Linda (Jefferey) Bennett, Nikki and Nichole Smith; nephews, George (Arlinda) Taylor of Phoenix Arizona, Charles (Deborah) Roddy, Dwight Hudson Jr., Mylan Smith; brother-in-law Raynell DeJarnett; a host of great-nieces, nephews; special friends, Christina Ross, Rita Banks, and Cynthia Jennings.
Private Visitation 9:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, December 4, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). Interment at Union Cemetery Association.
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Rest in Peace Linda. Such a beautiful woman. Thank you for all of the love that shared with our family. In Jesus name. Amen.
My sincere and deepest sympathy to The families love you all forever may you rest in eternal peace sangYou will truly be missed!
I am so sorry for your loss the little time I knew her she was so sweet she will be missed
We are saddened to learn about your family loss.
May the support of family and friends be a source of strength and the God of comfort a refuge in your time of sorrow. Truly sorry for your loss.
Found out Today 12/6/2032, we last spoke on November 15, 2021. Lost for words, You know exactly how I felt about you. I, nor you kept our feelings a secret . I’d tell you when I visited your Mother and Siblings and the expressions on your face was always the same, priceless. My Love for You Linda my Dear Friend crosses All barriers and is beyond the Heavenly Galaxies. Always Rita and Robert. For the Many GOoD Memories GOD allowed.
Found out Today 12/6/2021, we last spoke on November 15, 2021. Lost for words, You know exactly how I felt about you. I, nor you kept our feelings a secret . I’d tell you when I visited your Mother and Siblings and the expressions on your face was always the same, priceless. My Love for You Linda my Dear Friend crosses All barriers and is beyond the Heavenly Galaxies. Always Rita and Robert. For the Many GOoD Memories GOD allowed.