Paula Mae Smith Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Paula Mae Smith of Henryetta, Oklahoma. Paula, born on October 31, 1954, passed away on September 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Eugene Maxwell Sr. and Gloretta Mae Maxwell (Buffington); her daughter Sharla VanBrunt; her son-in-law Clifford VanBrunt; her siblings, Vilenna Shaddix, Thomas Maxwell, Samuel Maxwell and Kelly Joe Maxwell; and her grandchildren, Logan and Addison Smith.
She is survived by: her husband Donnie Smith; her children, Rebecca Cagle (Thomas) of Wetumka, Oklahoma, Julie Brown (Jerrod) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Nathan Smith of Henryetta, Oklahoma and Aaron Smith (Jennifer) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Crystle Chance, Scott Smith, Tanya Durrett, Alesha Kirk, Billy Ryder, Ashley Mackey, Christopher Ryder, Dakota Cagle, Bentley Brown, Mason Brown and Beckham Brown; and her siblings, Melvin Maxwell Jr., Roger Maxwell, Coraine Holland, Billie Carson and Carlotta Jane Bass. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, coworkers, lifelong friends.
