Biography: Linda R. Smith, 78, formerly of Littlestown, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Luther Acres of Lititz.  She was the wife of Kenneth E. Smith of Lititz for 55 years.  Born Aug 15, 1942 in Orrtanna, Linda was the daughter of the late Norma (Shuyler) Bransom.  She was a 1960 Fairfield High School graduate and a graduate of Hahnemann Hospital Training School for Nurses in Philadelphia. Linda had been a nurse at the Adams County home, a seamstress and a housekeeper at Gettysburg Motor Lodge for 25 years.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her children:  Neil B. Smith & Kelli Slocum of Neffsville; Jason C. Smith & Christian Fitzpatrick of Atlanta, GA; her 2 grandchildren, Brooke Slocum and Kortnee Winters; her great grandchildren:  Haleigh, Madalyn, Benjamin and Remington; her brother, Terry Shuyler of Sikeston, MO and her sister, Mary Heller of Dillsburg.  Linda was predeceased by her two sisters, Donna Paules and Sharon Bowling. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Littlestown. Linda enjoyed sewing and crocheting.

Graveside Service is Saturday, Jan 30, at 12:15 P.M. at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown with The Rev. Christopher Thomas officiating.  Viewing will be 11 - 12 Saturday at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown with COVID-19 restrictions observed:  masks worn, social distancing and a limited number of friends permitted in the funeral home.  Memorials in Linda's name may be sent to her church @ 53 W. King St., Littlestown, PA 17340.  Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.