Carla Diane Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pratt, KS—Carla Diane Smith, 48, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born June 5, 1968 in Pratt, KS to Benny Glenn and Helen Louise (Ridge) Bailey. On September 19, 1997, she married Durwin K. Smith in Pratt. He survives. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pratt. Surviving in addition to her husband, Durwin; are mother, Helen Bailey of Pratt; brother, Van (Alice) Bailey of Emporia; and sister, Ellen (Arlan) Hair of Pratt. She was preceded in death by her father. Carla graduated from Pratt High school in 1986, followed by time at PCC and Southwest Missouri State University, getting a BS in Athletic Training from Fort Hays State University in 1990. From there she completed an RN degree from PCC in 1992. Carla had a caring personality and was willing to help those in need. She had the knack for knowing what needed to be done and the ability to get it done in a timely manner. Carla used her varied expertise in the health care field to help family and friends. Carla has held many Medical related jobs over her lifetime including: Office manager at Smith Chiropractic Wellness Center where she kept things running smoothly for her husband. She was also an RN at Wesley Medical Center where she worked in the Neo Natal ICU with occasional Life Flight duty to many places across western Kansas and even across the nation. On one such flight, the passengers showed their appreciation by applauding when the pilot told them that they were holding the flight for a neo natal crew that were returning from transporting a premature baby to another hospital. Other stories include one of taking care of a baby Orangutan from the Sedgwick Co. Zoo. There were many stories that were too embarrassing to pass on while doing athletic training. She was able to travel to different parts of the world including Europe and China. During her trip to China she enjoyed many interesting meals, where she learned not to ask what kind of meat was in the meal. No viewing but friends may sign the book Sunday 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Monday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS. Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Marvin Ewertt presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, KS. Memorials may be made to Pratt Co. Historical Society, First United Methodist Church or Donor’s Choice in care of the mortuary.

Carla Diane Smith

June 5, 1968 - March 22, 2017