Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

February 21, 2025

INDIAN LAND – Linda Lou Moskalski passed into her restful eternity on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by friends and caregivers.  After years of physical struggles, Linda was finally at peace and could rest with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.  The song that comes to mind is “I can Only Imagine”, what a joy it was for Linda to be ushered into the Kingdom of God whole, complete, able to grasp her Savior with both arms, able to walk and talk clearly.  Yes, I can only imagine.  Linda is home and truly alive.  She was born on September 8, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Victor J. and Mildred Violet Johnson Moskalski.

Linda was very proud of the fact that she was able to work for Bekin’s Van Lines for about five years while she lived in Chicago where she provided office admin work.  However, more than that she cherished working as a volunteer for Central Church for over 25 years.  She felt like she was serving the Lord as she served the church so that they could serve the congregation.  For her it was all about serving.

A quote that Linda had in her bible was “If you are called to help others, do it with all your heart, strength, energy that God supplies, that is what will give God glory.”  From Presbyterian Hospital and a prayer that Linda tried her best to live by was also on the same title page of her bible and it stated, “Help me Lord in whatever I say or do, to always do it because I love you and want to be used for your glory.”

Linda was a fighter. She truly fought the good fight.  She battled for many things for most of her life.  Some of which were to be allowed to participate in life’s activities (even though she was “different”).  Linda was born with Cerebral Palsy, had a left hand that she could not use and had some problems walking.  That did not stop Linda.  She was determined to press on, to participate, and to contribute to the world around her.  Linda was a giver; she gave her time and resources whenever she could.  Linda would walk miles to catch a bus, transfer several times and walk again just so she could volunteer at Presbyterian Hospital where she would file, organize and greet patients and their families, work a full day, repeat the process just so she could go to Central Church and volunteer there to do multiple given tasks.  She loved to DO before the term “Do the Dew” was popular Linda would just DO!  That was her nature.  That was her calling. She had a servant’s heart.  Linda was happiest when she could serve others.  Not to be recognized but just to be helpful.  Whether it was straightening files, cleaning up an area to make it neat and tidy, or in her final days volunteering at the Sunflower Springs Assisted Living Center in Indian Land, SC in the kitchen, rec area, helping with the decorations for a party.  Linda loved to serve.  Linda loved people, she hated being alone and the Covid 19 virus just about killed her. Not because of the virus but, because of the isolation.  She was stuck in her condo ALONE for way too much time for Linda to feel comfortable.  To say that Linda developed cabin fever would truly understate her feelings of anxiety and depression.  It was like stopping a tiger in a cage that had nowhere to go.  She wore tracks in her carpet from pacing.  Wanting to go, wanting to do, wanting to be somewhere other than here at her condo. Alone! With no one to talk to.  The virus was perilous, but the isolation was deadly.  It robbed Linda of her purpose for life.

A dear friend of Linda’s stated “Linda liked to GO.  She did not mind walking or taking the bus to her destination even if it was a LONG way and transferring from bus to bus!! She knew that bus route/schedule like the back of her hand. She called and talked face to face to the people she thought could make that bus route BETTER.  She had good IDEAS.  Linda kept a spotless, clean house.  She also did yard work but got in trouble once with a neighbor because she cut not only her shrubs down but the neighbors!! She went on MANY Primetimer trips.  When she volunteered at the hospital, she took pride in her work in the department she helped and I remember they asked her to get all their files organized, and neater.  She got that whole filing system in tip top shape and was so proud of her work.  When she volunteered at church there were times when it was storming outside raining cats and dogs, but I’d look out the window and here would be Linda walking down the parking lot.  Nothing stopped her.  She even came one time when it was snowing - there she was getting off that bus in the snow!  Unstoppable.

Linda leaves behind the remaining Moskalski, Johnson, and Voigt family members including many nephews, nieces and cousins which live throughout the United States.  She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Ronald W. Moskalski.

A graveside service celebrating Linda’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Rd. Charlotte, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Church, Attn:  Benevolence Fund, 5301 Sardis Rd. Charlotte, NC 28270 or Agape Care, 311B N. Main St., Lancaster, SC 29720.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.  Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.