Carole Ann (Lee) Smith, age 83, of Nevada and formerly of Maxwell, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Rolling Green Village in Nevada.

A complete obituary is being created.

Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Heartland Baptist Church in Ames. Family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Interment will follow the luncheon at Cambridge Cemetery in Cambridge.

Memorial donations are suggested to Grandview University Athletics.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada has been entrusted with caring for Carole and her arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com.