Linda Tabb Smith

Linda Tabb Smith obituary

Linda Tabb Smith

Linda Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mathis Funeral Home - Cochran on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Warner Robins – Linda Tabb Smith, age 78, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the Fort Valley Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Mathis Funeral Home. The family will greet friends after the service at Mathis Funeral Home. Burial is private in Harrell Cemetery in Pulaski County.

Born in Miller County, Linda lived in both Cochran and Warner Robins. She was the daughter of the late Tom Nathan and Ocile Sheffield Tabb. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Eugene Smith; her brother, Patrick Kent Tabb; and her stepdaughter, Stacy Reyes. A dedicated Registered Nurse, Linda devoted her career to caring for others. She was also a member of Abundant Grace Church in Warner Robins.

Survivors are her daughters, Janet (Skeeter) Hathaway of Cochran and Rhonda Ann Smith of Warner Robins; her stepson, Terry (Michelle) Hendricks of Perry; her sister, Barbara Smith of Perry; her grandchildren, Dana Wilson, Erinn Lucas Smith, Thurman Hathaway, IV, Jacob Hendricks and Jonathan Hendricks; several nieces and nephews.

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