Paula Ann Smith, 58, of Kearneysville, WV, passed away, Friday, January 6, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 22, 1964, in Washington County, MD, she is the daughter of Barbara Lee (Troxell) Becker and the late Donald Frederick Becker.

Paula was a 1982 graduate of Smithsburg High School and graduated from Hagerstown Business College. She loved her work in Clinical Research, studying new treatments and found value in improving the lives of others. Paula loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, and always enjoyed riding on Kelly's Motorcycle, traveling, and trips to the beach.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her significant other, Kelly Harless; daughter, Jessica Smith and significant other, Patrick Ground; two sons, Robert Smith, Jr., and significant other, Brooke Broadwater, and Christopher Smith, and fiancée, Carrie Good; one sister, Sherry Schweinhart; three brothers, David Becker, Tim Carr, and Robin Carr; and four grandchildren, David Testa, III, Kamden Smith, Teagan Smith, and Jase Smith; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2pm Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD.  Rev. Justin Repp will officiate.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.