Linda Smith

Linda Smith, 78, of Shelbyville, TX passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Mid Jefferson Extended Care in Beaumont, TX.

Linda was born on  July 31, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Zellers) Collins.

She married Joseph Smith on Oct. 13, 1962, he preceded her in death in 2019.

Mourning her passing are two sons, Jason D. (Jennifer) Smith of Jacksonville, IL and Jeffery J. Smith of Shelbyville, TX; five daughters, Janice C. (Roy) Russell of Shelbyville, TX, Elizabeth, Isabella, Carly, Abby Montgomery of Shelbyville, TX; four grandchildren, Garry E. Williams of Cantrall, IL, Christina M. (Josh) Fallis of Jacksonville, IL, Miranda Williams of Virginia, IL, and Julian Smith of Urbana, IL; great-grandchildren, Gwendalyn, Scarlett and Jameson Williams; Jaiden and Cameryn Fallis; sisters, Cindy (Scott) Huber, Vicki (Terry) Wilson-Treat, Barbara Wilson-Graham, and Sandy Wilson-Schmidt; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Wilson; two sisters, Connie Miller and Joyce Honigman; and a grandson, Sgt. Aubrey D. Williams, U.S. Marine Corps.

Linda was an owner of Linda’s Walleye Wagon, Pizza-N-Stuff in Salisbury, and The Last Stand Tavern in Pleasant Plains.

She was a past president of the 23 CB Club, Women’s Chapter and the founder of the Mid Illinois Trail Horse Association.

Linda loved Horse back riding and fishing. She enjoyed watching NASCAR. She always enjoyed being the host for events and spending time with family and friends. She never met a stranger and made all feel like family.

Visitation for Linda will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 10:30 until time of funeral services at 11:30 am at Mott & Henning Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Masten officiating.  Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 1 p.m.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.