Mrs. Barbara O'Kelly "Kathy" Paul

Mrs. Barbara O'Kelly "Kathy" Paul obituary, Eastover, SC

Mrs. Barbara O'Kelly "Kathy" Paul

Barbara Paul Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel on Dec. 12, 2025.
Barbara "Kathy" O'Kelly Paul, 62, of Eastover, died on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, on February 17, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Frances Wilson O'Kelly. Mrs. Paul was a devoted member of McLeod Methodist Church and deeply loved her family. She particularly loved her grandchildren and enjoyed having them in her home. For over 23 years, she was a faithful employee of Fort Jackson Victory Bingo.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip S. Paul; daughter, Heather Barefoot (Michael); grandchildren, Keltin Labrador, Alyssa Barefoot, Jaley Labrador and Joseph Barefoot; siblings, Mary Sumner, Jimmy (Cindy) O'Kelley, William "JJ" O'Kelly and Gracie Westbrook; as well as many nieces, nephews and loved ones.

She is preceded was death by her mother and father; sister, Elizabeth Ann; and son, Kelly Joe.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Paul will be held at 1 o'clock on Saturday, January 3rd, at McLeod Methodist Church, 11640 Garners Ferry Rd, Eastover SC 2904. A reception will immediately follow at the church. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

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Carole Coveney

February 11, 2026

My thoughts are with Phillip and Heather and family during this very difficult time. May your memories be a blessing

Rosa Butler

January 6, 2026

My sincere heartfelt condolences to Cathy´s family and friends. Even though she is resting from all the cares of this world, please continue to cherish all the memories you shared over her lifetime as they will live in your hearts always.

Gwen Dear

January 3, 2026

You will be missed at Victory Bingo.
Gwen Dear

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