WAYCROSS – Linda Marie Smith Broestler, 68 of Waycross, passed away Sunday morning, November 23, 2025 at Memorial Satilla Health after an extended
illness.
Born in Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Broestler’s father was Wayne Revell and her mother was Martha Ann Durden Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas C. Broestler; and four brothers, Kenneth Smith, Charles Smith, Joseph Smith and Thomas Smith.
Mrs. Broestler lived in Washington State for many years and in Brunswick for over 20 years. Her and her husband called Waycross their home for over 25 years.
Mrs. Broestler was a homemaker but also enjoyed being on the road with her husband, who was a truck driver for many years. She loved her dogs, cooking and crocheting.
Survivors include her special friend, Russell Walter of Manor; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven Revell (Lisa) of Hazlehurst; a daughter, Melissa Howard (Timothy Sangrey) of Waycross; five grandchildren, Karleigh Runyon (Johnny), Jordan Revell (Taylor), Reannen Hall, Kailie Dominy (Caleb) and Shauna Rodriquez (Jayson); eight great grandchildren, Jackson, Aubrey, Keagan, Benjamin, Luna, Harper, Roman and Trey; a brother and sister-in-law, James K. Smith, Jr. (Cathy) of Waynesville; three sisters and brothersin- law, PaTricia Cardwell (Bob) of Waycross, Mary Ann Fentress of Columbia, S.C., and Bernice Reynolds (Clyde) of New Foundland, Canada; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday (December 13, 2025) at 2 p.m., at Altamaha Park in Everett City.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
Empowerment Conferences, Women's Aglow and went to Tebeau Retirement Home and ministered to the men and women there every two weeks.
She lived a full and rewarding life serving the Lord, her family and others. Mrs. Roquemore felt she had found and fulfilled her assignment and purpose when they moved to Brantley County.
Mrs. Roquemore (Mother Roquemore) served the Lord faithfully for 88 years from the time she surrendered her life to Jesus at age 14. The Bible tells us the older women are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble, wisely training the younger women (Titus 2:3 - 4). Mother Roquemore fulfilled this.
