Paula is survived by her loving family: spouse, Frank Lee Smith; children: Melvin Edward Sears, James Eugene Sears, Frank Lee Smith, Jr, and Danielle Lillian Smith; step-daughters: Marsha and Christina; 2 brothers; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 11am-1pm with the service starting at 1pm at Crown Hill Funeral Home.