Linda Richardson Smith was born on February 18, 1949 in Narrows, VA. She attended Narrows High

School and received an Associates degree from Wytheville College. She went to be with her Lord and

family in Heaven on April 25, 2020. She was a devoted member of Healing Waters Worship Center.

She was preceded in death by, her husband, Vernon O. Smith Jr., her parents, Leoma Tolbert Richardson and Ira Richardson; her siblings, Emmett, Bernard, Rev. Powell, Harold, Richard, Donald, Douglas, Mary Rumburg, Willie Reinhart, Clarice Brooks and Lucille Dennis.

She is survived by her siblings, Guy Richardson, David Richardson, Paul Richardson, and Nina Derby.

Other surviving family include her children, grandchildren and a multitude of nieces and nephews and their families.

We are so thankful that Mom had wonderful family and friends that she could count on and would always be there for her.

Special thanks to her sister Nina, niece Mary, Elizabeth James, Libby Purrington and our family at Freedom Farm. Linda was truly lucky to have such wonderful people in her life and will be missed by all!

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Diabetes Association.