Linda Lou Cheatham Smothers

Nov 10, 1943 - Nov 29th, 2020

Birth Date: Nov 10, 1943
Death Date: Nov 29, 2020
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Linda Lou Cheatham Smothers, 77, of Lonoke died Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born in Little Rock on November 10, 1943. In addition to her husband of 57 years, Robert J. Smothers, she is survived by her daughter Meredith A. Pour (Mehdi) of Palm Springs, Calif., her daughter-in-law Julie L. Smothers, her brother John C. Cheatham, Jr., and three grandchildren, C. Blake Watson (Brandy), Lee C. Smothers (Makaleigh), and Brooke M. Smothers, and one great-granddaughter, Stella Watson. She was predeceased by her son Col. Robert C. Smothers and her parents Jo Robertson Cheatham and John Cabell Cheatham.

She graduated from Little Rock Public Schools. She was an Elder in the Lonoke Presbyterian Church where she was an active member for many years. She worked for 39 years in the Lonoke Public Schools as a paraprofessional in the kindergarten program, showing love for the children she was blessed to work with while demonstrating love for her work.

Linda taught her own children and grandchildren by example to value family and to care for those who needed care and attention. She had many dear friends and will be missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed traveling, particularly visiting family in Europe and the Middle East.

Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the Lonoke Public Schools Foundation,.401 W. Holly Street, Lonoke, Ark. 72086. Due to pandemic restrictions, no service will be held at this time. Friends may view Linda from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Due to health concerns, the family will not be present for the time of viewing.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home.

Condolences(08)

Emmett Powers

Dec 5th, 2020 11:25 pm

I was Linda's pastor for nearly a decade. She demonstrated her faith in all the ways we look for spirituality in people--goodness, kindness, presence, gentleness, humility,and hopefulness. Our world has been so much enriched by her life. May we hold her in highest regard for the gifts of service and smiles she so often bestowed on us!

Sally Layton

Dec 3rd, 2020 3:35 pm

A beautiful lady who loved and lived for her family and showed so much strength in times of diversity. I wish we had met but through your daughter who is my dear friend and from talking to you on the telephone I saw a reflection of my own late mother. Rare, precious and totally irreplaceable. May your gentle spirit and inspiration remain with us forever...
Sally Layton and family in England

Archerine@sbcglobal.net

Dec 3rd, 2020 8:23 am

So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was such a kind and sweet person. Sending prayers for family and God’s blessings during this time.

Michelle Bettis

Dec 3rd, 2020 6:57 am

Continued prayers for you all during this difficult time. She has been and will continue to be missed at school.

Eddie Pennington

Dec 3rd, 2020 6:11 am

Linda and Bob were my neighbors for many years. She was such a constant, sweet, loving person.

Jewell Wharton

Dec 2nd, 2020 11:01 pm

Mrs.Linda was one of the sweetest and kindest lady I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. She will be greatly missed. Praying for her family.

Debbie Pharr

Dec 2nd, 2020 8:19 pm

Smothers Family -
We are praying for you during this tough time. I loved visiting with her at many, many swim meets and other gatherings. She was the sweetest and you could tell how much she loved her family! I pray you find comfort in many memories you have and feel the arms of our Savior around you during upcoming days.
Love,
Mark, Debbie and Bekah Pharr

RANDY ROGERS

Dec 2nd, 2020 3:24 pm

On behalf of North View Missionary Baptist church and the Followers of Christ Sunday School Class we express our deepest sympathy and many prayers for the loss suffered by this family. We stand ready to help in any way. Randy and Becky Rogers.

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