Dr. Linda Seifert, who resided in Greenwood for over forty years, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, in Fort Smith. She was born on May 7, 1941, in Naylor, Faulkner County, Arkansas, to the late Ben and Nina (Gassaway) Crossno. She was 81 years old.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Norman and Nolen Crossno.

Linda earned a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Canberra Australia and a Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Arkansas.  She was a retired university professor and manufacturing supervisor.  Linda was an author of several books and traveled extensively.  She taught in many countries around the world to include:  Australia, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Morocco, Sweden, United States and others. She was an avid Bridge player and a member of the Fort Smith Bridge Club.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 12th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston, with Father Norman McFall officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Seifert; two sons, Tim Schichtl of Greenwood and Scott Schichtl of Conway; two grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

Pallbearers are Tim Schichtl, Scott Schichtl, Will Schichtl, Dan Seifert, Jarrod Seifert, and Paul David Gramlich.

Rosary and visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11th at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com .