In Remembrance Of

Linda Kay Smith

Linda Kay Smith, formerly Linda Kay Madsen, 61, of Gladstone, MO passed away August 6, 2019.

She was born on October 3, 1957 to Robert Neal and Malida Elizabeth (Hecke) Stone in Whittier, California where she grew up and graduated from California High School “Cal High” in Whittier. Linda received her Associates Degree in Paralegal and furthered her education by earning a Medical Coding Certificate.

She met her husband Jeffrey L. Smith in 2002. They were married on December 9, 2016. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone, MO with their beloved dog Brutus. 

Linda was a member of the Northland Elks in Gladstone, and the AAPC: Medical Coding Association. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Glaudel Erika “Mutti” Stone, step-sister Susie Beske and step-brother Fritz Venzke. 

Linda is survived by her husband Jeffrey L. Smith; sisters Mary Lynn Brown and husband Charley Tapp, Menifee, CA, JoAnn Carmen Stewart, Lake Elsinore, CA; other relatives and many friends. 

 Visitation: 6:00-7:00 pm with Memorial Service at 7:00 pm Wednesday, August 14th at Hoover Christian Church, Platte City, MO

Inurnment will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville

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  • Melinda Bernhardt
    5 months ago Reply

    Linda and I were childhood friends. Lived 4 doors away from each other. We lost touch . She moved away and never communicated with anyone. My husband and I live in my childhood home. Linda’s sister-Mary was my babysitter. I am so sorry to find out she has passed away. My condolences.

  • wendi davis
    5 months ago Reply

    dear Linda family and husband, I am a neighbor friend from when we were younger we grew up together my sister and I Christine Davis have been trying to find her for years. This makes us very sad that we would not be able to get in contact with her we miss her we’ve been looking for her and this is just so sad. Just letting you know that we will pray for the family and may God keep peace in your heart. Linda growing up we were good friends.i wish we could of seen each other before this.RIP love you Wendi Davis

  • Margaret A. Dillon
    5 months ago Reply

    She will be missed but we’re friends for eternity. I’ll see you again one day…..

  • Gary & Jan Puderbaugh
    5 months ago Reply

    Jeff,
    With deepest sympathy we want to express our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for your loss.

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