Paula Smith Obituary
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Paula was born on December 4, 1959, to Lyle Edward Nolen and Ida Maude (Garrett) Nolen in Taylorville, Illinois. Paula graduated from Taylorville High School in 1978, and married Ricky Lane Smith on December 4, 1978.
Paula and Ricky raised three children. Daughters: Stacia (Benjamin)Shuler of Pana, IL; Shayla (Justin) Roberts of Shelbyville, IL; and a son: Arsemus ( BriAnna) Smith of Shelbyville, IL. Paula also has three grandchildren. Granddaughters: Madison Roberts of Shelbyville, IL and Cera Shuler of Pana and grandson: Caleb Shuler of Pana, IL. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth Jayne Kemp, Tracy Kay Klitzing, and her brother Joseph Garrett Nolen.
Paula worked at Walmart for many years and did many jobs throughout the company from the electronics department to traveling the country and setting up new stores.
Paula had many hobbies such as going to powwow's doing bead work, crocheting, singing, mowing her yard on her lawnmower, and spending time with her husband, kids and grandchildren along with a host of many other family and friends.
Paula is survived by her husband, children and grandchildren, as well as her brother and sisters. With a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Ida Nolen.
Services are pending at this time for a future date and time to be announced.
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Tammy Walker
September 8, 2025
Praying for you and thinking of you and your family. Mike and Tammy Walker.
Kevin Schalk
September 4, 2025
Paula Going To Miss You Cuz Give Hugs Too All Our Family Up Their
Glen Neal
September 3, 2025
Always in our Hearts.... AHO!!!
Katie Delahunt
September 3, 2025
Mama Paula, I am sure gonna miss talking to you at Church and all the encouragement you gave me when I lost my babies. You was always there even when you wasn't feeling well. Everyone and I will never forget you. I will never forget your hugs that you gave me when I was having a rough time. We will always love and miss you .Katie Delahunt
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Danielle Warcup
September 3, 2025
Oh Mrs. Paula,
You were the sweetest soul and always so welcoming. You never passed judgment on anyone and always told me to lean on Jesus. Thank you for always praying for and with me when I needed it. Your warm hugs and sweet smile will be forever missed. I know you are happily dancing in Heaven with Jesus and singing praises to Him I will always remember to lean on Jesus. Sending love and prayers of peace and comfort to your family
Tracy klitzing
September 3, 2025
So glad you are my sister by birth ,and all our adventures we had ,you loved our trip to the Ocean the most. And all the fun we had together.all the memories, there where so many what a good life.I will miss you ,till we meet again.
Rhonda and Paul Moma
September 3, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Thomas Threefeathers
September 3, 2025
My sister, my friend, your spiritual ways will be cherished. Your ever kindness is a joy and the way you gave of yourself is priceless. The help you gave and the teachings at taylorville to all the needed. The love for everyone showed the spiritual person you were. I thank the creator for our friendship, and for your family as for the way my son (Jackson) was like one of yours.
Creator watch over this beautiful soul as she is welcome home. As I send smoke up ,from my family to your.
Meducweus........
YAMNI-WI-YAKA, AND OMAKATYO
Leah Benning
September 3, 2025
Paula was like a grandma to me. She asked how I was and that made my day. I am deeply saddened that shes gone.
Priscilla Richmond ,(Penny)
September 3, 2025
Hugs and prayers to her family and friends. I will always rember her smile and warm hugs.
Patty Griffin
September 3, 2025
Miss Paula gave the warmest most genuine hugs & had an amazing faith. When my kiddos & I first started attending Calvary Baptist, they couldn't say Miss Paula, she told them to call her Grandma. Miss Paula was Church Grandma. After my daughter was born & covid over we started going back to church, my twins were so excited their sister would get to meet Church Grandma.
My last conversation with Miss Paula ended with a big hug & an I love you
She had so much love to give. Miss Paula will be missed, but warmly remembered. Fly high, dance with Jesus & sing in that Heavenly choir. I love you too Miss Paula.
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