Ola Smith Linville Obituary (1949 - 2021)

MADISON - Ola Smith Linville, 72, left her earthly home Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at her home. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Oak Grove Baptist Church followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem. Ola was born on February 13, 1949, in Forsyth County. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with the grandchildren. Ola loved the outdoors - taking care of her animals and gardening. Her loving and compassionate nature will always be remembered. She was preceded in death by her husband James Vernon Linville; parents Clay Erastus Smith and Ola Bernice Woosley Smith; and two brothers Johnny and Denny Smith. Survivors include her daughters Regina L. Leonard (Shad), Vickie Linville; stepchildren Randie Griffin (Lawrence), James "Duane" Linville (Mitzi); grandchildren Clayton Leonard, Chaney Rae Leonard, Carson Leonard, Amanda Hudson (Caleb), and Justin Griffin (Kiser); brothers Troy Smith (Terrie), Norris Smith (Linda), Gary Smith (Belinda), Michael Smith; sisters Gloria Jean Smith and Karen Tilley; and several nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends all other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.