I just found out a few days ago that the world lost a wonderful person both inside and out. Linda's smile was so warm and so fun. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Karen, I'm so sorry for you and your family.  I have thought about you both often. I am lost beyond words thinking about this. Please know that I'm praying for you and your family and feel some comfort knowing that she's forever happy in the arms of our Lord.

Smith Family
 Our condolences to the family. 
Larry & Mildred Blue

Linda i missed your going home services because it was a little too much at this time. But you will be missed and I will always remember our BELL. ATLANTIC days.
God bless 
Luv Freda

MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF HER FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.  LINDA WAS ALWAYS SO KIND AND SWEET.  SHE TREATED ME AS A FAMILY MEMBER.  SHE BOUGHT ME A SPINACH AND STRABERRY SALAD WHEN SHE VISTED WITH HER NEICE ENONI.  SHE KNEW HOW MUCH I LOVED IT.  THAT WAS SUCH A SPECIAL MEMORY THAT I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH.  SHE WAS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON AND KNOWING THAT WE'LL ALL SEE HER AGAIN, ACTS 24:15, MAKES ME HAPPY.  I LOVED HER VERY MUCH.

This is one of many trips to the Maryland Fair, but there are so many memories of and with you that I will cherish forever!! I miss you and love you always Auntie 😘❤️❤️😘

I’ll always remember Mrs Smith from my childhood, cheering on the sidelines at every sporting event. She was such a dedicated mother—kind, supportive, and genuinely caring to all of us kids on the teams. Whenever I’d call their house, she never failed to ask how my mom and dad were doing and would check in on Mike to make sure he was behaving himself. As I got older, every time I saw her, she greeted me with that same warmth and kindness that made her so special. I liked her very much and will truly miss her. God bless her, and my prayers are with her and the family.

Budgie, Nikki, Michael, Jon, The Girls and the entire Saunders 

To be honest I am just beginning to process the depths and breath of our loss of Linda,  my sister-in-love.

Linda is a very special  person.   A woman dedicated to family, friends, children and all she met.  Whatever she did she gave it her best.  Today I realize she is and will always be a person who is even now larger than life.  

I dare say there are many of us who are recipients of her kindness and thoughtfulness .  Those times when she made so many of our everyday life events like birthdays, showers, going away parties, you name it, if she knew about it  those events became some of our more cherished memories just because of her.  

Remember her heart she gave of it so freely.   She had  a big heart and shared that love and caring with each and everyone of us.  And I know she is not done showing us the way yet…  

Here is what I think of or hear  most in my mind when I think of Linda.  These  words and words  Linda and I would always  say when we’d see each other ( while sharing hugs and kisses),  or when ending our  phone calls or texts and  always we’d say goodbye…

“Take care...   Talk to you later..  Love you.. ……”

Well, until again girlfriend,

Love you..

Bess, Erin, Woody, Shannon, Tauscha, Jeff, Marg, Tess, Kim, Carol
Vernon

With deepest sympathy to Linda’s family! We met Linda approximately 40 years ago. We coached our daughters in club soccer! Linda was one of the kindest, friendliest, supportive person we have ever met. She treated our daughters and our soccer teams as if they were her own children! May you Rest In Peace dear friend! 
Love, 
Sue and Joe Bangert

PEACE AND BLESSING TO THE FAMILY WILL MISS HER TEXTS
ABOUT THE RAVENS .FRIEND AND COWORKER OF SISTER PATTI, WITH MY CONDOLENCE, ERVIN ("ERV") FORD.

Our deepest condolences to our brother and his family and the Saunders family
Remember to always cherish your memories for they will give you great comfort in your time of need
Rest in eternal peace Linda
Stephanie,Carol,Kim

To Aunt Linda:

Wow!  Such an amazing woman and what an incredible life!  Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the great  memories and good times...  Such a kind and wonderful spirit...

Words cannot express the loss... you will truly be missed.

To a great lady!

Love you forever,

Bess, Erin, Shannon and Tauscha

Sending my condolence to the Smith Family..  I know what its like to lose a loved one.  Lost my daughter  also not long ago. 
Will miss Linda.
Mildred Blue and family!

My kids always started trick or treating at Ms. Linda’s house. She always made special bags for them. She would also come to their soccer games. They still remember that. I moved away from Bmore years ago but happened to be in town during her 70th birthday. The picture above. It was so fun to get to hug and see her and the family. I will always remember all the parties the Smith/Saunders family hosted for every occasion. She always made me feel loved and welcomed. I was very grateful to be able to FT with her in the ICU not knowing that would be the last time. Sending all my love and prayers  to you!

Sis, you have left a vast emptiness in our lives that is that impossible to fill, but you have also left us with a lifetime of beautiful memories filled with love and great times, along with a legacy that that has already been passed down  and will continue to be handed down / forwarded to your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. So rest easy Big Sis, knowing we’ve got them too. Until we meet again, Love Karen 💕💔💕

Big Sister Linda   Gone way to soon, I'm really going to miss you, We had some Goodtimes, Crazy times , and Great Family times. Will take care of the Family and Grands.
Reast In Peace 🙏
Much Love Always  Patti  🥰

It’s so hard to put into words how Linda/sister-in-law/Aunt Linda has touched our lives. We are so grateful to have been a part of her family and shared in her love and laughter. So many memories; she always kept the party going. The number one party planner. What an amazing person, and what a beautiful, remarkable life she lived. Celebrating the life of a wonderful woman and mourning her passing with all of her family.

Love you always, 
Barbara, Dawn, Brandon, and family

What an amazing person, and what a remarkable life of a “Can Do” person!  We feel honored that Linda was part of our Loving Smith family.  Linda was surely Loved and will surely be Missed.
With Love Jerry, Stephon, Troy, Wade, Eric, nephew twins Brandon, Chris, and niece Cheryl.

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
 But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Her laugh
Her smile
Her Spirit
In every memory, hope you’ll still feel
Your mother’s loving presence in the most comforting ways. 🫂🙏🏽❤️
L❤️ve Pam

My beautiful Aunt used to give us a Duke of Hazard car ride to her late loving grandmother's house. If anyone remembers Ashland rd with those twists, turns and crazy bumps, we'll Auntie would tell us " hold on" speed up so when that car dropped I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. But th man inside that little boy that I was would let me cry so I grit my teeth and when she asks " did yall like that" l said yeah but my face said no.and one time she turned th inside light on and saw my face she was laughing so hard I thought she was gonna cry laughing so hard. But we would yell go faster everytime we went that way to g grandmothers. And I'll never forget that blue jacket she wore at C&P Telephone and all  those donuts from Dunkin she had on her table every time I would get dropped off at that white house her and Uncle B had. I remember she would go around and tell all th kids " give me a number" " whats th number gonna be " . She is one of th 3 females in my life that made sure my childhood was NOT one that I'd hate to look back on. Thank you so much Auntie for caring and loving us th way you did. Th way only you could love us unconditionally- you will be missed but always will be remembered and celebrated in my heart. May your soul be free!!

My condolence to the Smith Family.
Did not know Linda had passed. My prayers go out to the entire family.
Loved knowing and working with Linda. 
Mildred Blue

Dear Mike,

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. I can only imagine how hard this must be for you and your family.

May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may your mother’s memory bring you peace and strength in the days ahead.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy,
Jackie Wilson

From junior high until you left my side you have been a constant companion (and sister).  Always available for short funny catch ups or hour long conversations that explored our hopes and dreams for us, our children and grandchildren.   You will be missed for your thoughtfulness, your delicious cooking, and all the ways you took care of family.  You cherished family and the family feels the loss of your presence.  Heaven has gained the best party planner!
There is an empty spot in my heart but I know we will see each other again   Rest in Peace my sister / friend.

Mrs Smith modeled how a sports parent should be, loving, supportive and always present. I spent many a summer day with Mrs Smith on the sidelines watching my brother and Mike play baseball or watching my sister play soccer with Nikki. And then later having her cheer us all on being on teams at Dulaney with Nikki. A wonderful woman that will be missed.

Rest well my Cousin Linda ❤️
My heartfelt Condolence Family 🙏

Our Maternal  Grandmother's were sisters.
(Gertrude Beale-Fowlkes & Catherine Beale-Waters)
I will always cherish the memory of playing  "duck, duck. goose " in your Grandmother's  (my great Aunt Gertie) yard many, many years ago in Phoenix, MD
Then you married a childhood friend "Budgie" that lived across the road from my paternal grandmother  in Lutherville, MD.❤️
It's a small world 🌎 
Thank God for memories ❤️💔🙏

OBITUARY

Linda Saunders Smith

November 16, 1954 – October 27, 2025

Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc.

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