Evans - Linda Kaye Collins Smalley, age 65, entered into eternal life and glory on August 17, 2018. She is survived by her spouse, Philip D. Smalley and two sons Andrew Smalley, Michael (Nicole) Smalley, and five daughters, Laura Smalley, Jennifer Neal, Allison (Jason) Daley, Emily (Robert) Truesdell, Jamie (Lee) Luke. The couple has 18 grandchildren; four brothers Gary (Debbie) Collins, Tony Collins and Ken Collins of Cochran and Tim Collins of Eastman and three sisters, Joyce Sisneros of Centerville, Bonnie (Jim) Monk of Cochran, Pamela (Bill) Atwood of Eugene, OR; and many nieces and nephews.

Linda was born in Cochran to the late Allen M., Sr. and Hazel D. Collins. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ronald Collins and AJ Collins, Jr. She was a 1972 graduate of Cochran High School.

Linda was a giver and strong prayer warrior. She served countless committees and organizations, always active in her church and always shared her love for Jesus Christ with whoever she met. Being a mother and grandmother gave her great pleasure. She was a very artistic person who enjoyed everything from baking to flower arranging. She found happiness by using her creative talents to bring joy in the lives of everyone around her.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2018, from 2:00 until 4:00pm at McNeill Funeral Home, located at 109 Shaw St. Martinez, Georgia 30907

Graveside services will be held Monday, August 20, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Trail Branch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Cochran with Mathis Funeral Home in charge of graveside arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Agape Children and Christian Ministries, Inc, 1185 Alderman St. NE, Aiken, SC 29801