Ila Smith, age 82 of Wayland, died Tuesday, June 2.

Ila was a member of the Wayland VFW Auxiliary and The Red Hat Society.

Ila is survived by her children; Richard (Steffani Dean) Smith, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis “Neal” Smith and daughter, Susan Russell-Howland.

Due to her wishes, no services will take place at this time. Cremation has taken place.

PHOTO: Jim Bush, who said he knew Ila Smith for more than 20 years, insisted she made the best pies.