Linda Smith Gardner
February 7, 1949 ~ December 24, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - Linda Smith Gardner, age 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on February 7, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Carl Allen Smith and Beauford Knight Smith.
Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles Gardner of Rocky Mount; her daughter, Cary Gardner Hencken and her husband, Chris, of Boston, MA; her son, J. Allen Gardner and his wife, Brittnie, of Raleigh; granddaughter, Alice Hencken; brothers, David Smith and his wife, Brenda, of Buxton, Phillip Smith and his wife, Doris, of Nashville. Linda will always be loved and cherished by many extended family members, longtime friends, and her hospice team.
A Private Family Graveside Service to celebrate Linda's life will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Dr. Chet Rains officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Linda's memory to the Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association, 4 N. Blount Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 12/30
A Private Family Graveside Service to celebrate Linda's life will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Dr. Chet Rains officiating.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 12/30
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Charles so sorry for your loss.She was a remarkable wife,mother and grandmother.She sure was a LADY to admire and remember.Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles; Jimmie and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Linda was a sweet lady. May the Lord keep his comforting arms around you.
My heart is with you and the family. She fought a good fight and we will all miss her.
Sorry to hear of your loss
Dear Brittnie and family; I wanted to express my sincere condolences at the loss of your mother-in-law. I wish you strength and comfort from the presence of you friends and family. I attached a poem I found when my father passed away that I found very comforting. Laura Sadeghi
So sorry for your loss Charles, Cary and Allen! May Gods peace encircle you as you travel this difficult season of life! Linda was such a wonderful person and will be missed by many friends! Edna Strickland
Charles, We are saddened to hear of your loss and are thinking of you during this difficult time. Emmette and Paula