Linda Ann Smith went to be with Jesus after a rare and sudden illness on Tuesday, February 25,2020 at Providence Hospital.

Linda was born February 25, 1948 in Waco, Texas to Vernon and Edna Hanson. Linda attended and graduated from Richer Catholic School. She met and married Charles Lennard Smith on November 22, 1969 in Waco, Texas. They remained in the Waco area all their lives where they went on to raise their two beloved children Michael, and Ashley.

Linda worked for Dr. Stephen L. Mark and Dr. Lance Oberg for 35 years they all retired and then she went on to enjoy life as a retired Nana. She will be greatly missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She loved to be out and active and especially enjoyed serving and caring for others. Linda could rarely be found sitting unless she was drinking one of her many cups of coffee a day or petting her beloved cat Cosmo. She loved to play games on her phone when she wasn't busy meeting other's needs. She was always putting God and her family above anything else.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Edna (Granzer) Hanson, brother Richard Hanson, and her beloved husband of 42 years Charles Lennard Smith.

Linda is survived by her two children, Michael Smith and wife Michelle of Waco, Texas, Ashley Dokey and husband Kris of Hawley, Texas. Six grandchildren: Matthew and Makayla Smith, Kylee, Katherine, Kenzie and Kori Dokey.

The Family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurse at Providence Hospital on 3 North and the ICU wings for the care that was provided.

Visitation will be February 27,2020 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bellmead Funeral Home

Graveside Service at Waco Memorial Park Friday February 28,2020 at 2:00 PM