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Lena Paulson Obituary

PAULSON, LENA M. COLVIN - age 91, of Knoxville, passed away, August 19, 2006 at home. She attended the Kingdom Hall for more than 63 years. Lena had a zest for life and loved her family very much. She is the widow of Ralph Paulson and is also preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Colvin, brothers, Cap, Buck, Seibert, John and Barney Colvin. Survived by daughters, Patricia Goyen and husband, David, Knoxville, Sandra McWilliams and husband Coley, Jonesboro, GA, Nancy McLemore and husband Joseph, Knoxville; son James Paulson and wife Luellen, Knoxville; grandsons, Donald and James Lown; granddaughters, Karen and Tricia Goyen, Lisa Wake and Kimberly Diehl; 7 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of loving friends at the Kingdom Hall. Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2006, Kingdom Hall, 1702 Harris Road, John Carrier, Ken Ross and John Rader officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2006 at the Kingdom Hall. Announcement by Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2006.

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Ann and Gary Beasley

August 25, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Debbie Mashburn

August 24, 2006

I'll miss our lunch time chats, Ms Lena, and your precipitating smile. May the Lord be with your family throughout these hours of saddness and may your family's hearts be filled with gladdness in knowing your journey home is now complete.

Donna Greenlee

August 22, 2006

May your wonderful memories of your Mother be with you all during this time. Know that I am thinking of all of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Ivan Propst

August 21, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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