We regretfully announce the passing of Linda Smith Lofty, 73 of Robbinsville, N.C. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.
Linda was surrounded by her family prior to and upon her passing, at Mission Hospital in Asheville N.C.
Linda was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother to her family. She was brought into this world on April 8, 1948, to the late Georgia and Lewis Smith of Robbinsville, N.C.
She was predeceased in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Lofty; and her brothers and sister; Leroy Smith, Billy Smith, James Smith, Ricky Lofty and Carolyn Sellers.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Lofty (Denise Greeson) of Robbinsville, N.C.; a daughter, Judy Lofty (Brett McCollister) of Robbinsville, N.C.; granddaughters, Christy Lofty (BJ Heinzer) of Robbinsville, N.C., Katy White (Austin) of Robbinsville, N.C., Candice Lofty (Tevin Smoker) of Robbinsville, N.C., Emily Millsaps of Colorado, and Josie Tanner of Cartersville, Ga.; her siblings, Marshall Smith (Sherry) of Colorado, Marie Crisp of Robbinsville, N.C.., Willa Mae Eller of Robbinsville, N.C. and Jean Gibby of Robbinsville, N.C.; and her close-to-heart pride and joys, great-grand babies Kaley, Macey, Chrisleigh, Bentley, Raylee, Landon, Chase, Cayson and Gage.
Linda was a very caring person that always looked out for everybody. She never met a stranger and knew just about everyone. Linda loved to sing and play her guitar in her spare time.
She loved telling stories of the past and could explain everything in so much detail. Her love for Jesus was expressed daily.
She spent her last few years being a dedicated grandmother to her grand babies whom she loved all dearly.
Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Townson-Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation took place from noon – 2 p.m., with the funeral immediately following.
Burial followed in the old Mother Cemetery. The Rev. Harold Beasley officiated.
Townson Smith Funeral Home was honored to serve the Lofty Family.
An online register is available at townson-smithfuneralhome.com.