of Clinton, AR
April 10, 1943 - May 9, 2024
Paula Ann (Hefner) Smith, 81, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born April 10, 1943 in Rupert, Arkansas to the late Paul and Enid (Watson) Hefner and graduated from Alread High School. She married Royce (Sonny) Smith on August 25, 1962. Paula loved her family, Clinton Methodist Church family, working at the Methodist Thrift Store, cooking, reading visiting with her friends and spending time with her only grandchild, Ben. If she ''adopted'' you, then you were hers for life and she would do anything for you.
She is survived by her son, Paul (Candace) Smith; daughter, Pam Smith and the light of her life, grandson, Ben Smith; along with many other family members and friends.
Visitation services will be Monday, May 13, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Clinton Methodist Church located at 167 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rupert, Arkansas.
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21 Condolence(s)
Diana L Jones
Thursday, August 1, 2024
She was a kind, beautiful soul. Just a pleasure to visit with. I'm sorry for your loss.
Mary Bayer Johnson
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Paul, Pam and families, I'm so sorry to hear about Paula. She was a delight every where she went! I can still her laugh as she was always giggling! Praying for you all. I know she will be missed by many!
DONNA GEORGE
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Paula always had a smile on her face and made you laugh with her stories. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Debbie whillock
Monday, May 13, 2024
I think I first met Paula in court. She and Lucille Sitton visited regularly and since I was the court reporter, I quickly got to know both and we all became friends. She was the "go to" person in Clinton. If I wanted to know something I asked Paula. Then we carried our friendship to the Methodist Church and Thrift store. Paula was quite the worker and since she knew my kiddos would look for Razorback things to see if my Ken wanted them. In church she was "short Paula" distinguishing her from "Choir Paula" who was Paula Smith also. She would always make her fried pies, along with help from Pam, and would always send a chocolate one for Kenny and a coconut one for me. We always discussed Ben when working at the thrift store. She will always have a place in my heart. She was a dear friend and will be missed. Love you guys, Debbie
Sherrin Newland Richa
Monday, May 13, 2024
Nobody had a laugh like Paula and nobody used it more, often with a wicked gleam in her eye! If you know, you know! It was always great to catch up on ALL of you when me met. She was so very proud of your successes. She was a big part of any of your accomplishments because she was always there offering support and encouragement. Her influence lives on thru you. She loved volunteering in any cause close to her heart, especially politics, the church, and the Fair. She was not one to stand back. I’m thankful to have called her a friend.
Erby, Faith, and Tanya Foster
Monday, May 13, 2024
We are praying for peace and comfort for each of you.
Randy and Sherry McCaslin
Monday, May 13, 2024
We are sorry for your loss Paula was a sweetheart. She enjoyed life and will missed.
Brenda Isbell
Monday, May 13, 2024
Paula was such a caring person, engaged in so many activities, she will be sorely missed in the community. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Nelson
Monday, May 13, 2024
Kinfolks called her Polly. She was a special person who took care of her family and will be greatly missed!
Laudell Massengill
Sunday, May 12, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Paula was a person that you always smiled at when you saw her because you knew she was going to smile and greet you warmly. She was a lovely lady. Prayers for you all.
Ida linn
Saturday, May 11, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss she was a great lady and will be dearly missed. I am praying for all of you.
Pam Bradford
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Paula was a sweet lady and will be missed by All. So many prayers for the family and all that knew her
Pam Bradford
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Paula was a sweet lady and will be missed by All. So many prayers for the family and all that knew her
Laura Grimes
Saturday, May 11, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Paula. She was a sweet lady & will be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Mark Mohr
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Paula will be missed throughout the Methodist church and the Thrift shop. A sweet lady and a loving soul.
kimberly Tyler
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Praying for your family.Mrs Paula will be deeply missed.
Diane McDaniel
Friday, May 10, 2024
So glad I had the opportunity to be with Paula only a couple of weeks ago. We became good friends in just the few years I lived in Arkansas. You will be missed by so many especially the Thrift Shop Family.
My prayers go out to your family in this loss.
Tommy/ Kim Mahan
Friday, May 10, 2024
Ms. Paula you were so loves and will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Joyce Brock Palmer
Friday, May 10, 2024
Oh my it's so hard to believe she is gone, she was larger than life in the best way. She loved her family fiercely. Now she is with the love of her life and family gone on before. I pray for your family's loss and I love you and I loved Polly.
Carolyn
Friday, May 10, 2024
Do sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. My great grandmother was a Watson and Paula was able to share some information on family tree.
Love and prayers.
Carolyn
Teresa (Linn) Johnson
Friday, May 10, 2024
Sending Prayers for you all. I remember Ms Paula keeping us kids fed when we worked at the Clinton Swimming Pool. She would bring us Chicken Strips. Sending a Big Hug for you Pam.