Stacia was born on January 11, 1977, to James Steven Hilt and Debbie Carlson. She grew up in the Moundville/Bronaugh area and graduated from Bronaugh High School with the Class of 1995.
In 1995, Stacia married Jonathan Smith. Through this marriage, she was blessed with three sons, Cameron, McKenzie “Dale,” and Tanner Smith. Cameron preceded her in death at birth. Later, she welcomed her fourth son, Micha Deane.
Stacia attended Fort Scott Community College, where she completed her nursing education and became a Registered Nurse in the early 2000s. She accomplished this while working full-time and raising her children. She worked at Medicalodges of Nevada and for several in-home health care agencies throughout her career.
Stacia was known for her compassion and her heart of gold. She was always willing to help anyone in need and loved her family deeply. In keeping with her generous spirit, her corneas were donated, giving the gift of sight so that someone else may see again through her beautiful blue eyes.
Stacia enjoyed butterflies and pictures of her loved ones. She loved crafting and making homemade gifts for friends and family.
Stacia is survived by her sons, McKenzie “Dale,” Tanner Smith of Oklahoma, and Micha Deane of Nevada; her mother, Debbie Carlson, and stepfather, Terry Carlson of Nevada; two brothers, Ryan (Cheryl) Hilt of Springfield, Missouri, and James “Tyler” (Allison) Hilt of Ozark, Missouri; three nieces; three nephews; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Cameron; her father, James Steven Hilt; and her grandparents, Jasper and Ferne Hilt and Stanley and Cordie Henson.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to assist with funeral expenses.