Linda Nell (Murphy) Smith

Services for Linda Murphy Smith, 58, of Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Buddy Leach officiating. Interment will follow in the Narrow Way Cemetery.

Linda was born May 3, 1962 in Lufkin, Texas, the daughter of the late Joy Nell (Burnett) and Maston Murphy, Sr. She passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at her residence.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren, and loved her “crybaby” dog.

Survivors include her daughters, Julia Hunt of Carthage and Brandy Durrett of Lufkin; son, Jason Durrett of Timpson; grandchildren, Morgan Durrett, Brooklyn Albert, Dallas Baker, Skyley Wilson, Koldan Wilson, James Durrett, Dusty Durrett, Ashton Rickards, Angel Booker, Christopher Booker and Cody Booker; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Wayne McBride; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Debora Murphy, Maston Murphy, Jr. and Billy Ray Murphy; niece, Chrystal Murphy; and friend, John Justus.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her grandson, James Thomas Hunt; brothers, Michael Wayne Murphy and Billy Gene Murphy; and aunt, Margie Murphy.

Pallbearers will be Michael Murphy, Jason Murphy, John Justus, Clearence Williamson, Daniel Justus and Roger “Rogie” Justus II.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Wells and Carmon Murphy.

The family will receive friends from noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.