Via this tweet from John M. Crist (whose Twitter profile says he is NFL Analyst for Scout.com, a voter for the Heisman Trophy and a member of the Professional Football Writers of America), we learn that Bears coach Lovie Smith's mother has passed away:
↵↵The mother of Bears coach Lovie Smith has passed away in Texas at the tender age of 77. She suffered for years from diabetes. RIP Mae Smith.
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There's a bit more information in this article on KLTV's website, including a photo of Mae Smith.
↵↵Our condolences to Lovie Smith, his family, and the Bears family.