Melinda Kay Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Melinda Kay Smith in Hays, Kansas, born in Dighton, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 26, 2025 at the age of 59. Melinda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melinda Kay Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Wayne and Margaret Ann Smith (Thomas); her brother Dean Smith; and her mother-in-law Billie Sue Perry. She is survived by: her husband Billie Budd of Dighton, KS.; her children, Alex (Aubree Budd), Collin (Kayla Smith), Shambrey (Bryce Chavis) and Kiara Budd of Lincoln, NE.; her grandchildren, Bentley, Jaxson, D'Kayliyon, Liam and Gianna; and her niece Payton Smith of Garden City, KS..

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Melinda Smith Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.