Former Phillips County  resident Lela May Goldsmith passed away January 31, 2015, in Denton, TX at the age of 86.

She was born May 21, 1928 in Kansas City, MO to Everett & Fena (Harden) Culbertson.  Lela worked as a nurse’s aide for 25 years.

Her husband, Robert, and daughter, Mary Solida, preceded her in death.

She is survived by three daughters:  Evelyn Johnson of Denton, TX, Ginger Rust of Kensington, KS and Mynette Ulrich of Branson, MO; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, KS, with Pastor Aaron Rust officiating.

Mrs. Goldsmith will lie in-state on Friday, Feb. 6, from noon – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Services. Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.