Kay Smith illustrated cookbooks and children’s books before gaining a reputation for her watercolor paintings of historic landmarks that led to what she called her “American Legacy” collection. Smith, ...

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She lived a very long life and was a much-loved mother of five, with husband Darrell Smith. After Darrell passed, she married Robert Sagen. She was born in Malta into a family of nine siblings, who ...

At 99, Kay Smith has worn many hats in her lifetime, from mom and commercial illustrator to teacher and artist. It’s the latter distinction that puts a national spotlight on Smith, who turns 100 on ...