Paula was born December 6, 1966 in Larned, the daughter of Stanley and Judy Smith.

Paula Smith-Davis passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 after her third courageous battle with cancer.

Paula will be remembered for her favorite things including Minions, Precious Moments, and Faceless Angels.  She spent her free time shopping and attending Renaissance Fairs.  A lifetime Larned resident, she was very hardworking and dedicated in her 14 years of work out at the Larned State Hospital.

Paula spent 13 years with Troy Dean Davis and married on November 13, 2007.

Paula is survived by her mother, sister, five children, three grandchildren, nephew, and three cats.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Dean Davis, and her father, Stanley Smith.

Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Larned Cemetery, with Pastor Jarred Smith Presiding.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.  Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.