(Smith) of Waterford, December 4, 2015 at 73 years of age. She was born on September 14, 1942. Loving wife of Kenneth 'Gene' Pearce from August 6, 1960 until his passing on April 14, 2000; beloved mother of Steven (Vickie) Pearce of Greenville, SC, Lori Gallero of Waterford, MI, Donald Pearce of Waterford, MI. Preceded in death by daughter Diana Lynn Pearce at age 23 months (1966), parents Raymond, Sr. and Lottie (Slocum) Smith, brother Raymond Smith, Jr., daughter-in-law Patricia Pearce and son-in-law Phillip Gallero, Sr. Survived by loving grandchildren Gregory Pearce, Phillip Gallero, Jr., Andrea Pearce and Kylee Gallero; siblings Donna (Vince) Kovacik, Mark (Sam) Smith, Tracy Smith; sister/cousin Carolyn Barnes and sister-in-law Rosalind Smith. Linda will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and her special dog Maggie. After raising her children, Linda worked at J.L. Hudsonrsquo;s and later Pontiac State Bank (NBD). Linda was a lifetime member of Waterford Eagles #2887. She was the happiest spending time with her family and enjoying hobbies which included genealogy and bowling on the Eagles Bucks amp; Does league for many years. She also enjoyed spending time at her summer home in Mio and gardening.