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Linda Smith

October 16, 1960 — January 2, 2022

Linda Diane Smith of Hillsboro, Missouri, was born on October 16, 1960, in Potosi, Missouri. She is a daughter of Charles Ivan Bowles and Rosemary (Kean) Cain. Linda passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, having reached the age of sixty-one years, two months, and seventeen days.

Linda was passionate about her family, but also with helping people, which led her to a nursing career. She previously served as the director of nursing at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her parents, Ivan Bowles and Rosemary Cain; children: Tracy Reed (husband, Gary Jr.), Christopher Smith, Jared Smith (wife, Tara); grandchildren: Colton Reed, Riley Smith, Claden Smith, Haylie Smith, Austin Smith, Coy Reed, Nathan Smith, Ashlynn Smith; siblings: Debbie Lewis (husband, Eddie), Donna Henry (husband, Eddie), Dennis Bowles, Shelly Friedt (husband, Rick), and Angie Schutz (husband, Travis; and many nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her grandson, Tanis Smith.

A time of Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 5 to 8 pm at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Friday, January 7, 2022, from 10 to 11 am.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11 am at the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bob Thurman officiating. Interment will follow at Redbud Memorial Gardens in Potosi.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have ministered to the family and friends of Mrs. Linda Smith.
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Visitation

Thursday, January 6, 2022

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Second Visitation

Friday, January 7, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Service

Friday, January 7, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Interment

Redbud Memorial Gardens

10853 Missouri 8, Potosi, MO 63664

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