1938

Barbara Jean Anderson was born on 22 Sep 1938 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Everett Dees Anderson Sr. and Grace Lottie Childers Anderson.

1950

Barbara J Anderson was counted in the census on 05 Apr 1950 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 11-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Everett D Anderson; her mother, Grace C Anderson; and her siblings, Everett D Anderson, Jr., Shirley A Anderson, and James M Anderson.

1960

When she was 21, she married Jon C Heidke in 1960 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

2026

She died on 02 Jan 2026 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. She was buried on 07 Jan 2026 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Barbara A. Raulerson Obituary

LUGOFF- A graveside service to celebrate the life of Barbara Jean Anderson Raulerson, 87, will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The Rev. Wade Roof will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Tabor Lutheran Church at 1000 B Ave, West Columbia SC 29169.

Mrs. Raulerson, wife of the late Hendrix “Whitey” Raulerson, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born in Camden, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Grace Childers Anderson. Mrs. Raulerson was a member of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, serving faithfully in the Ladies Aid Ministry. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, and spending time with family.

Surviving are her daughter, Gail Raulerson of Columbia; sons, Terry Raulerson of Seneca, Gene Raulerson (Anna) of Lugoff, Kevin Raulerson (Marina Bah) of Lugoff; brother, Mike Anderson (Kelly) of Columbia; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Jo Anderson. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by siblings, Everett “Butch” Anderson and Shirley Miles.  

Visitation

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, SC 29078

Graveside Service

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
10:00 am
Fort Jackson National Cemetery
4170 Percival Rd
Columbia, SC 29229