Linda Faye Rathel Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Linda Faye Rathel (Iron City, Georgia), born in Donalsonville, Georgia, who passed away on February 7, 2019 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Duke Smith and Blanche Whitaker Smith; and her siblings, Maxie Smith and Margaret Smith. She is survived by: her husband Minter Rathel of Iron City, GA; her sons, Bill Rathel (Melissa) of Jakin, GA and Jeff Rathel (Sharon) of Bainbridge, GA; her siblings, Edward Smith of Bainbridge, GA, Hayward Smith of Clinton, NC, Helen Earnest of Donalsonville, GA, Barbara McDowell (James) of Andalusia, AL and Ginger McDowell of Bainbridge, GA.; her grandchildren, Cole Rathel, Callie Rathel, Madisen Rathel, Zach Burke (Aby) and Matt Burke; and her great grandchild Carter Burke.