Linda Dorothy Beattie (1948-2025) passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 24, 2025. Linda was born and raised in Albany, N.Y. She became a professional theatre actress in New York as a young woman. Later in life, to care for her mother, she moved to Beaufort, S.C. in 1987 where she lived out the rest of her days with her family.
Linda was a newspaper columnist, an avid gardener, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife. She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Robert Beattie, who was the love of her life and bridge over troubled waters.
She is also survived by her four children: Dawn Beattie Randel [Bryan Randel] who has been her rock and steadfast care giver; Jeanne Beattie Shannon [Neil Shannon] who has been her joy and her light; Robert E. Beattie [Riann Chapman] her cherished only son; and Linda J. Beattie who was her baby and loyal shopping buddy.
She is also survived by six grandchildren: Pearce, Andrew, Amelia, Bobby, Noah, and Isla. Nothing gave Linda more joy in life than spoiling her grandchildren, especially through the legendarily extravagant Christmas celebrations she gave them each year.
She is predeceased by her mother Jeanne Arnold and brother Eugene Arnold. “Call me when you get there.”
A graveside service will be held at Beaufort Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025.
