Ms. Linda Carolyn Smith, 79, of Crestwood Drive, Athens, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home.

Born on July 30, 1945 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Guy F. Smith and Gladys Payne Smith.  Ms. Smith was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was retired from the Athens-Clarke County School System, where she had been the Media Specialist County Coordinator.

Ms. Smith was the last living member of her immediate family.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Gary A. Smith.

A memorial service for Ms. Carolyn Smith will be held Tuesday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hartwell First Methodist Church with Dr. R. Allen Stewart officiating.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.