Linda ‘Cindy’ Smith

Linda (Cindy) Smith

Age 83

Philadelphia, TN

Linda (Cindy) Smith passed away on May 6, surrounded by her family at Woods Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

Born March 2, 1943, in California, Linda was a lifelong resident of Tennessee. She was a graduate of Loudon High School and Vanderbilt Banking School.

Linda worked at several local banks and pharmacies, but especially treasured her years at Richesin’s Pharmacy in Loudon alongside Bob, Debbie, Tereasa, and Janice.

Linda’s hobbies revolved around her love for flowers, cooking - especially her Apple Stack and Lemon cakes for the family gatherings. Always eager to cook a meal for her sons and grandsons no matter the occasion. She also loved to talk about her grandson and to mention that he was a lawyer. Loved shopping and an occasional beach trip with her daughter in law (Rita) and Sandra.

She was of the Southern Baptist faith and will be interred at Reed Springs Baptist Church.

Cindy was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Garner, and brother, Robert Garner.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John W. Smith; sons Charles (Rita) Smith and Chad M. Smith; grandsons G. Taylor (Ciara) Smith and Eli Morgan; sisters Louise (Steve) Rahlfs and Dora L. (Bill) Clark; and special friends Debbie Murray and Peggy Jacobs.

The family extends special thanks to caregiver and dear friend Rhonda Brookshear, as well as the entire staff of Woods Nursing Care, for their compassion and care throughout her illness.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Loudon Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 5:00 PM. The graveside service will be Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Reed Springs Cemetery.