Lela Marie Smith, age 97, of Lincoln passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Lela was born May 1, 1924 to Alex and Fern Burton. Lela is preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Max B. Smith. Lela is survived by her loving children; Dennis (Tammy) Smith, Kevan (Rosemary) Smith, Fran Smith, Burt (Carrie) Smith; grandchildren, Amy McCartney, Wendy Weber, Heather Smith, Amber (Chad) Ayres, Andrew (Lindsay) Smith, Anna (Justin) Polage, Tori Smith, Adam Smith; great-grandchildren, Kari, Brooke, Foster, Braden, Harper, Etta, Marco, Elliott, Vada, Ryian; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be 2:00pm Friday, May 14, 2021 at Christ Methodist Church. 4530 A St. Lincoln, NE 68510. Inurnment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park. 6800 S 14th St. Lincoln, NE 68512. Masks and social distances are required. Please go to www.lincolnfh.com for further information.