Linda Ruth Smiddy Goodman Tackett

On November 24, 2025, Linda Ruth Smiddy Goodman Tackett, was called home to be with the Lord. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible.

Linda was a woman known for her faith and for her loved for her family. Her love for the Lord shone through every aspect of her life. She found joy in prayer, strength in scripture, and peace in the promise of eternal life. She shared her faith through kindness, compassion, and an unyielding trust in God’s plan. As a mother, she raised her children in the ways of the Lord, teaching them to love, and to trust in Him always.

Linda found comfort in verses such as 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” She now rests in the arms of our Savior, free from pain and sorrow, rejoicing in the presence of the Almighty. She would tell you to make sure your heart is right with God so you can see her again in Heaven.

Linda is survived by her son, Bobby and Gina Goodman; daughters, Donna and Tony Crawford and Tammy and Gator Reagan; as well as her grandchildren, Jessica and Willis Whitley, Tyler and Chasity Davis, Shannon Goodman, Timothy Goodman, and Samantha Goodman; great-grandchildren, Izzie, Paxton, and Zeke Whitley, Parker, Piercen, Jack, and Gracie Davis, Katrina, Keagan, and Rylee Brown, TJ Crigger, and Devon Lefevers; sister, Pat Jenkins; brother Gary and Sherry Smiddy; brother-in-law, Glenn Massengill; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Ada Capps Smiddy; her late husband Gerald Tackett; son, Timothy Goodman; granddaughter, Jill Goodman; grandson, Samuel Farmer; brothers, Ronnie, Millard, Wayne and Bill Smiddy; sister, Hazel “Crickett” Smiddy Massengill; and the father of her children, Don Goodman.

A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center and Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center for their care and support.

Per Linda’s request, no services will be held.

Sweet Momma, we will see you in Heaven.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23

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