Paula Pavlic Petrovich

Tallahassee - Paula Pavlic Petrovich, 81, a resident of Tallahassee, Florida passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare on December 12 after a brief illness.

The daughter of the late Paul J. Pavlic and Jennie V. (Diute) Pavlic, Paula was born in Binghamton, New York on March 6, 1943. While a student at Johnson City High School, she excelled academically and was president of her senior class. Upon graduation, Paula briefly attended Harpur College (now Binghamton University), and later, after raising three sons, received an associate degree from Tallahassee Community College (now Tallahassee State College).

Paula worked a number of jobs during her life including telephone switchboard operator and retail sales until settling into roles as an administrative assistant and bookkeeper with various organizations. She enjoyed gardening and was an active member of the Tallahassee Garden Club, was a devoted fitness enthusiast and Florida State University football fan, and participated often in activities of the Tallahassee Senior Center.

In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Pavlic Kuzma and former husband, Dr. Fred Petrovich. She is survived by three sons, Michael Petrovich (Linda), Joseph Petrovich (Carol) and Jason Petrovich (Lisa); six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, all of whom will miss her dearly.

In keeping with the way she lived her life with quiet strength, dignity, and modesty, no formal services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation at 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303/ https://www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/ or Friends of Maclay Gardens at 3540 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32309/https://friendsofmaclaygardens.org/