Paula Lesley, 57, passed away August 21, 2026, in Fort Smith. She was born January 7, 1969, in Fort Smith to Paul Edward Perrin and Betty Jane ( Kuykendall) Perrin. Paula was a Registered Nurse, and she enjoyed going to the beach and going to Branson with her grandson. She loved watching Hummingbirds, and loved spending time with her beloved dogs, Hercules and Nova.
She is survived by her husband, Darren; her daughter, Alyssa Bradshaw of Fort Smith; two sons, Brandon Sanford of Fort Smith, and Darren Lesley II of Fort Smith; her sister, Cindy McKinney and husband Scott of Van Buren; her mother, Betty Flurry and step-father, James Flurry of Van Buren; and three grandchildren, Carson Schmid, Josie Sanford, and Winnie Sanford; nephew, Tyler McKinney and niece, Jillian McKinney.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 5 – 7 PM at Edwards Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10 AM Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Dora Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Scott McKinney, Tyler McKinney, Carson Schmid, Logan Bradshaw, Darren Lesley II, and Kendall Looper.
