"So sorry for your loss, I worked at Shopko with Kayla for several years was always a pleasure and talk about gorgeous her smile would light up any room she will truly be missed keeping the family in my prayers God Bless Anita Dawson and Family "
In loving memory of
Kayla Ann Beaston-Smith
December 13, 1982 - May 30, 2022
Kayla Ann Beaston-Smith, age 39, of Quincy, died on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 9:22 am at Blessing Hospital.
Kayla was born December 13, 1982 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Marty Beaston, Sr. and Linda Silman. She married Karoy Smith on July 28, 2018 in Quincy, Illinois. He survives.
Kayla graduated attended St. Mary's grade school and Quincy Junior and Senior High Schools. She was employed at the Optical Department at ShopKo until she left to be a stay at home for her children. Kayla was devoted to her family and loved crafting and coloring. She was a great cook and loved baking.
Kayla was a genuinely nice person whose smile would light up the room. If you knew her, you saw this often because she was always laughing.
Survivors in addition to her husband, Karoy, include six children, Kyle Beaston, Jakailynn Smith, Amarie Smith, Royce Smith, Keelan Beaston, and Melina Hodge, all of Quincy; her father, Marty (Susan) Beaston, Sr. of Panhandle, TX; her mother-in-law, Charroy (Darrell Fain) Smith of Texas; her father-in-law, Bill (Dlesia) Minor of Iowa; two aunts, Terry Zahn and Karen "Susie" Hatfield, both of Quincy; numerous cousins including, Amy (Tony) Rhinberger of Quincy; Timmy (Jamie) Eyler of Benton, LA; Brenda (Kenny) Vahle of Quincy; Bruce Hatfield of Quincy; Kim (Mike) Lenz of Liberty, IL; Richie Silman of Keokuk, IA; Jamie (John) Logsdon of Liberty, IL; Kenny Silman of Quincy; Cyndi (Jeff) Powell of Iowa; Tony (Missy) O'Neal of Girard, IL; Tommy (Tammy) Vollbracht of Arizona; Eric Vollbracht of Springfield, IL; Cory Vollbracht of Springfield, IL; Bradley (Charlene) Silman of Quincy; and Patrick (Tama) Silman of Hull, IL.
Kayla was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Beaston; a brother, Marty Beaston, Jr.; her maternal grandparents, James Sr. and Anna Marvel Silman; her grandmother-in-law, Royce Warren; and aunts and uncles: Janis Harms, Kathy Crossett, James Silman, Jr, David Silman, Randall "Joe" Silman, and Dale Hatfield; and three cousins; Alissa Zornes, Wendy Crossett, and Bobby Eyler.
Visitation: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Services: 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Karoy Smith. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"I just feel SO bad for this family. My daughter attended St. Mary's school with her. She was a sweet girl. We wonder WHY? WHY? WHY? God has a plan . Trust in our Lord to take care of her family. "
"I am so sorry for your loss. May God watch over you and your children. May he place his arms around you all and remind you everyday how much Kayla loves you all! And how much all of you need each other to continue. "
"I am so very sorry for your most tragic loss. May God grant you the strength you all need to get through the days and weeks ahead and may your many wonderful memories provide you comfort."