Paula Ann (Smith) Hertzig, 74, of Bella Vista, AR, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and covered in prayer.

Paula was born on April 19, 1947, in Kansas City, the daughter of Charles and Enna Nell (McMullen) Smith.  She was united in marriage to Hugh Hertzig.

Survivors include her loving partner and fiancé, Morgan Davidson; daughter, LeChelle Nelson; three grandsons, Jacob (Katy) Williams, Gavin Williams, and Spencer (Katie) King; granddaughter, Erin (Shaun) Wilhite; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Dalton, and Lanie; sister, Tonnie (John) Ball; and half brother, Chuck McDonald. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Paula was a lifelong resident of Richmond and moved to Bella Vista, AR, in 2015.  She was a secretary for Richmond RXVI School District for many years.  Paula loved to cook, entertain, spend time with her family and friends, and especially loved to dance.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista and served as a Deacon.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Circle of Life Hospice Home at Legacy Village.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m., with services to follow at 2 p.m.  Services will be live streamed on the Thurman Funeral Home Facebook page, beginning at service time.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Paula with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.