Kaye E. Smith, 85, of Denmark, IA, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1939 in Fort Madison, IA to Raymond & Nellie Smalley Smith and was raised by her grandparents, Stewart & Helen Smalley. She worked at Thompson’s Diner, Troy Laundry and she retired from the Sheaffer Pen Company. She was a member of the Denmark Congregational United Church of Christ and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, taking pictures and playing games with her family.
Kaye is survived by: 3-nieces: Barbara (David) Ball of Donnellson, IA, Jennifer (Shane) Horn of West Burlington, IA & Katie Allen; 3-nephews: Tony (Katrina) Smith of Denmark, IA, Paul (Tina Carson) Smith of Burlington, IA & Tom (Cindy) Smith of Denmark, IA; several great nieces & nephews and great great nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents, 3-brothers: Mickey, Raymond & Bobby and 1-nephew: Sean Allen.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A memorial service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Chad Savage officiating. Burial will be held at Denmark Cemetery at a later date. A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences to the Smith family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.
