Memorial services for Linda Faye Smith will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Clear Branch Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM at the church.

Linda Faye "Lynn" Smith, age 59, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026.

Born February 10, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Rex Herbert and Lilly Faye Weathersby, Linda was a woman of rooted faith and deep devotion to her family.

She was the faithful wife of Joseph Brant Smith for almost 44 years. She was preceded in death by daughter, Wendy Lane Smith.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca Smith (Jeff) and Michael Smith (Sara); grandchildren Tucker, Levi, Lane, and Lucy. Her children and grandchildren were among her greatest pleasures and biggest accomplishments.

Lynn served 15 years in Wednesday nights children's church at Clear Branch Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, planning family celebrations, Christmas traditions, Saints football, American Idol. She was known as excellent cook.

She is also survived by her brothers Rex Weathersby (Mary) and Don Weathersby (Abby), sister-in-law Joann Weathersby, niece Debbie Maldonado, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Gail Freels (Roy Lynn), Judy Baily (Dale), and Donna Weathersby (Billy).