Kaye E. Smith

Kaye E. Smith, of Lynnville, formerly of Elberfeld, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born in Winslow, Indiana on June 22, 1942, to the late Hollie J. Sims and Ruth (Smith) Sims.

Kaye was a devoted wife, mom, Mamaw and great Mamaw. She graduated from Winslow High School in 1960 before earning her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Evansville, along with Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees. She dedicated 35 years to teaching Kindergarten, making a lasting impact on generations of young students. Throughout her life, Kaye was an active member of several organizations including Chi Omega Sorority, the National Education Association, the Indiana State Teachers Association, Rainbow Girls, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of New Jerusalem Community Church, formerly New Jerusalem United Methodist Church in Elberfeld.

Kaye is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bill Smith; daughters, Lynne (Brian “Bub”) Beard, Holly (Brett) Beard; grandchildren, Allison Beard (Austin Gray), Shelby (Sadie) Beard, Aaron (Kyerra) Beard, Bryce (Candi) Beard, and Brandon Beard; great grandchildren, Nash, Lainey, Emersyn, Lennox, Berkley and Bennett; brothers-in-law, Nick (Vicki) Smith, Scott (Debbie) Smith; as well as a niece, nephews, and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service in honor of Kaye will be held at New Jerusalem Community Church, 125 1st St, Elberfeld, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:00am, with visitation beginning at 10:00am until the time of service. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Titzer Family Funeral Homes Volkman Chapel, 2nd and Elm St, Elberfeld, Indiana, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Contributions in Kaye’s memory may be made to the Elberfeld Elementary School discretionary fund.

Services are in the care of Titzer Family Funeral Homes.