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Paula Haynes Obituary
Germantown, TN.
Paula F. Haynes, 65, of Germantown, passed away on November 15, 2017 in her home town of Germantown, Tn.
Visitation will begin 10 am November 18th with Funeral services following at 1 pm. Both will be held at The Memphis Funeral Home with the Reverend Ken Story and Reverend Dennis Rasche officiating. Burial will follow at Memphis Memorial. Arrangements are by the Memphis Funeral Home.
Paula was born in Memphis, Tn to Paul and Frances Haynes on September 4, 1952. Paula attended Germantown High School and graduated with the Class of 70. She worked for WHBQ's Dance Party with George Klein, then worked in the startup of Graceland along with managing the Beach Boy's fan club. Paula was a lifelong member of the Germantown Baptist Church and was instrumental in their outreach program. Paula's strength and faith touched more lives than can expressed. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Paula is preceded in death by her father Paul Haynes and grandmother Stella Hearington.
Paula is survived by her brother Fred and mother Frances Haynes.
Memorials may be sent to Germantown Baptist Church.
Paula's family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the members of Germantown Baptists Church, the medical personnel who helped her throughout her life, and a special thanks to her loving and faithful friends.
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Suanne Tims Aguirre
November 22, 2017
I met Paula in 1972 at the Union Mission where Mike and Steve Pearl were doing an evangelist outreach called The Scarlet Thread. I had become a Christian through this ministry and Paula and I went to some Christian outreaches together. I lost touch with her a few years later and thought of her periodically. I am sorry to hear of her passing but so very happy that she is with Jesus! She was such a beautiful person!!
Bob & Jodie Howard
November 19, 2017
One cannot think of Paula and not smile and feel privileged to have known her. We will miss you, Paula. XOXO
Jennifer Reeder
November 19, 2017
Giving thanks for the life of Paula Haynes...she was a true blessing...we became friends when working at Germantown Baptist Church in Germantown, TN and she faithfully sent out updates to friends during the two years that I worked in Central Asia...she was truly a beautiful person radiating the joy of Jesus in her life regardless of her circumstances. Thank you, Paula for your friendship, for loving God with your life, and for your joy! Looking forward to our eternal reunion!! Missing you...Jen
Kimberly Davis
November 19, 2017
Paula was an inspiration to us all. My late husband used to pick her up and dance with her. I met her because of him. He was one of Elvis best friends and he loved Paula so much. She had wished that there were some pictures of them dancing and I recently found one. Im sure Richard is one of the first in line in Heaven to dance with our beautiful Paula. Paula wanted to meet our Triplets and I so hate that they never got a chance to meet her. She was concerned about others, more than herself. Ive never met anyone like her. We love you Paula and you will live on in all of us. Praying for her family and all of those that were touch by her beautiful soul.
Charles Avent
November 18, 2017
Godspeed, Paula. Many loved you, but few knew you. Our loss.
Brian and Brenda Berry
November 18, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Paula's passing...we spent a lot of time with Paula in the late 70's and early 80's seeing The Beach Boys! We have such wonderful memories from the many concerts we saw together. Rest In Peace sweet Paula, I'm sure you're dancing with the Angels. ❤
Linda Hilbun Bonnin
November 18, 2017
Paula was one of a kind. I loved her sweet spirit and her wit. I met her in 1982, and she left an indelible impression on my life. Rest In Peace, Sweet Paula.
Lucy Butler
November 18, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I graduated with her and I sure have my memories of Paula. Prayers to carry the family through this and know you have your Church and friends to carry you. She will be missed so much. Peace be with you. Love Lucy Bell Butler.
Jonell McGivern
November 18, 2017
Paula always made any day brighter! She will be missed!
Britt Meacham
November 18, 2017
Paula was just a beautiful person, inside and out. She lit up a room just by entering and all who met her became a friend. I've only seen her once since high school, but we were Facebook friends and managed to be in touch on occassion. Hard to believe she's gone. Her life will continue to be an inspiration for all. Our hearts go out to Mrs. Haynes and all of her family. Much love, Britt and Cheryl Meacham
Sharon Netherland
November 18, 2017
What a sweetheart... She touched so many lives.
Kris Long
November 17, 2017
It has been fifty years since I saw Paula, but like so many of us, I can still see that smile and hear her laughter from a wry sense of humor. She was a very special person who clearly impacted so many of us. Proud to have called her friend so many years ago. RIP dear Paula. You were one special lady!
Kay Odom
November 17, 2017
If there ever was an angel here on earth, it was Paula. What an inspiration to all who knew her! Praying for Frances, her family, and the multitude of friends she impacted throughout her life. She will be missed but I am thankful she is in the arms of Jesus.
Scott Crawford
November 17, 2017
One time when I carried Paula down the stairs between classes she thanked me and said,"In heaven I'll be able to walk like everybody else." She wasn't quite right about that,because today she walks among the angels and she walks taller than than anyone else.I would wager that she and Coach Haynes are are having a joyful reunion.The courage,love and kindness that Paula exhibited all her life lifted the spirits of countless people.My prayers are with you Mrs. Haynes and Freddy,but take heart.Paula lived a life of boundless Christian love and grace.Wow...what a legacy!
Dianna McCarver
November 17, 2017
I knew sweet Paula from WHBQ Talent Party. She was part of our group of young music lovers. God speed
Eddie Conder
November 17, 2017
What an inspirational person Paula was. I am blessed to have known her. I grew up in the house next door to her and her family in Germantown. Even though we haven't spoken in a long time, I will miss reading her posts on Facebook.
Patricia Branan-Wendell
November 17, 2017
Paula was a lovely lady. She always had a smile for everyone. We have known each other since we were little girls and lived down the street from each other on Moore Rd. Our class would never have had such great reunions without her hard work.
Beth Dunn
November 17, 2017
Growing up, I remember Paula saying in every testimony she gave, that one day shed be running down the streets of gold with no crutches or wheelchair. Im smiling as I picture her doing just that as she met her Savior! She made an impact on everyone she met... her life brought glory to the Lord. Praying for you , Mrs. Haynes and for Freddy. Love you both.
Scottie Garber
November 17, 2017
Sending thoughts and prayers to Paula's family and all who will miss her. She had a big personality and was involved in so many endeavors. Paula had many, many friends.
Harry Diament
November 17, 2017
She was a special person, always had a smile on her face.
Judy Hindman Craig
November 17, 2017
Mrs. Haynes, Fred, and the family of our sweet Paula. May the peace of Christ surround you in the days ahead as you pass through this time of grieving this loss. I will be praying for you & thinking of you. What a wonderful lady Paula was. She touched thousands of people on this earth. I know her rewards in heaven will be many.
May Gods Grace and peace be with you.
Ken Dixon
November 17, 2017
Mrs. Haynes, Paula was and is the inspiration to our class and to many other classes around us. I know that now she is hearing the Lord say "Well done thou good and faithful servant"
You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken Dixon
Diane Davis Sanders
November 16, 2017
Paula and I had many good times together in Germantown We attended The Elvis Concert, the Mid South Fair Concert and visited Graceland together.
Paula counseled me many times with my problems. She recently
Prayed for my sister, Reita Parham, who had breast cancer
surgery. She was always a Dear friend to me.
Lena Buerkle
November 16, 2017
Dear Frances,
My deepest sympathy upon the loss of your precious Paula.
I am so grateful I had the opportunity to meet her, get to know her just a bit, and then to serve with her in our GBC Discipleship Group Ministry in 2010-2012. Such a precious soul and servant of our Lord.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin your grief Journey.
With love and sympathy,
Lena Buerkle
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