Linda Burleson Smith

Linda Gail Burleson Smith, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home.

Linda was born October 18, 1947, in North Carolina to the late Hazel Thomas Burleson and the late Sarah Hazel Bost Burleson. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, January 29, 2024, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 11:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park in Albemarle officiated by Pastor Silvertone Stare.  Burial will immediately follow at the Fairview Memorial Park at 1425 East Main Street, Albemarle.

Survivors include husband of 54 years, Ray Elwood Smith of the home; children, Cindy (Mike) Fortner of London, KY and Erick (Rashonda) Smith of Harrisburg, NC; and grandchildren, Casey Tucker, Kaylee Filiberti, Kammie Tucker, Austin Smith, Erick Smith, II, and Sydney Smith.

Linda loved her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She also enjoyed serving her church in any capacity, but especially had a passion for the social committee. She worked many years at Stanly Memorial Hospital and then the Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. She was a member of the daughters of the American Revolution. She never missed a chance to be with her friends, travel, or shop. The beach was her favorite place, and if it included friends and shopping, she was in her element. She was well known for her homemade ice cream flavors. 

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Smith family.