Paula, an identical twin and one of six children, pursued Mass Communication at Northeastern State University following her graduation from Poteau High School and Carl Albert Junior College. Marrying in her junior year, Paula was a supportive friend driven by her love for the Lord and ambitious goals.

In essence, she brought warmth and joy to challenging times, embodying the best of humanity—stubborn, intelligent, beautiful, naive, and innocent. In memories, she is dearly missed for the happiness and craziness she brought to those wonderful times.