OKEECHOBEE - Lynda Mae Smith of Okeechobee died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Born July 14, 1931 in Okeechobee to Hubert and Blanche Raulerson, she was a lifetime resident of Okeechobee. She enjoyed attending Church of God and her church family. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and gardening. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Smith; sister, Jeanette King; brothers, Paul Raulerson and Clifford Raulerson. She is survived by two sons, Fred K. Smith and James "Booger" Smith (Debbie); daughter, Lynda Ingram all of Okeechobee; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Kemp (Jack) of Okeechobee and Betty Jo Soto (Marco) of Stuart. Visitation will be 12 p.m. until services at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at Church of God of Okeechobee. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, Okeechobee, FL 34973. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the online register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway families of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee Florida 34972.