Linda Sue Smallwood, 75, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born on February 1, 1951.
Linda dedicated her career to public service as a Mining Engineer Technician with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). She took great pride in her work and in contributing to the safety and well-being of others.
Above all, Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved her family deeply and found her greatest joy in caring for them. She was known for her great sense of humor, her strength, and her resilience. Linda was strong-willed yet kind and generous, always willing to give of herself and support those she loved.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Caleb Smallwood; her mother, Edna Ruby Brown Smallwood; her brother, Rex Smallwood; and her sister, Freda Dean Smallwood Wesley.
She is survived by her daughters, Regina (Douglas) and Karen Young (Mike Young), and her beloved grandchildren: Ryan Hash, Hunter Blu, Tristan Lay, Peyton Wyrick, Kayla Young, Kyndall Snell, Michael Young, Jr., Madison Young, Dakota Wyrick, Christian Young, and Brayden Navarro.
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Greyson, Natalie, Teagan, Leann, Myron, Camden, and Parker.
Linda is also survived by her siblings: Lee Smallwood (Betty), Matt Smallwood (Coralee), Don Smallwood, Bill Smallwood (Janet), Bernie Smallwood (Sandy), Gary Smallwood (Linda), Kenny Smallwood (Tonia), June Smallwood Ramsey (Larry), and Joyce Smallwood Roaden (Dennis).
She is also remembered and mourned by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Those who knew Linda will remember her for her warmth, her laughter, and the way she made others feel cared for and heard. Her presence brought comfort and strength to her family, and her love will continue to live on through them.
There will be no funeral service. A private ceremony will be held at a later time.
Mom, we release you into God’s loving arms with broken hearts and unshakable love. We find peace in knowing you are no longer in pain and that you are whole again in Heaven. You were our home in this life, and we trust that Heaven is now yours. Until we meet again, we will carry you in every breath, every prayer, and every memory. We love you forever.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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