Linda Ann (Glore) Smallwood, 75, of Neosho, Missouri, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri.

Linda was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Irvin and Thelma Jean (Miller) Glore. She was graduate from Neosho High School, class of 1969.

Linda was employed by Walmart for many years, serving as a stocker, department manager, and regional personnel assistant. She also worked as a receptionist at Freeman Hospital.

Linda enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, and in her later years, diamond art. She loved her dogs dearly and cherished time spent with her family.

Linda was a genuinely kind woman who seemed to make a friend everywhere she went.

She is survived by her husband James David Smallwood of Moberly, Missouri son, James Lee Smallwood of Kansas City; her brothers John Glore (Barb) of Neosho, Charles Edward Glore of Neosho, and Brandon Glore (Sabrina) of Neosho; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Thelma Jean Glore, and her sister, Virginia Glore.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faithful Friends, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, Missouri 64850.

A visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 9:30am, with funeral beginning at 10:30am.

Burial will take place at Neosho IOOF Cemetery.

Services are under the personal care and direction of Clark Funeral Homes.