Maude B. Smith, 87, of Big Spring, died on Monday, December 18, 2006, in a local hospital. Services will be held at Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home, Leon, Iowa.She was born on August 5, 1919, in Wharton County, Texas and married Wayne E. Smith. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1972.Mrs. Smith had lived in Big Spring since January 1999. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.Survivors include her daughter, Katherine Smith-Kincade of Big Spring; a brother, E. J. Smith of Lamoni, Iowa; a sister, Cynthia Smith-Engleman and husband, Jim of Las Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Peter B. Smith; her parents; three brothers and two sisters. Local arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,