Paula Michelle Biller

Paula Michelle (Mayer) Biller, 49, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on 12/25/25 at 1:02 a.m., while at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga. She had been battling a mitochondrial disorder and had suffered strokes and contracted double pneumonia which ultimately took her life.

Michelle was born 10/24/76 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Michael J Mayer and Barbara (Morgan) Mayer.

Michelle graduated from Jeffersonville High School in 1995, then went on to College at Eastern Kentucky University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Development.

Michelle married Benjamin J Biller on 9/30/06 at a secluded lake-site peninsula next to her father's home in Ten Mile, Tennessee on Watts Bar Lake, with her husband's father, Owen (Tom) Biller officiating. Michelle and her husband Ben were married for 19 years and had two wonderful children; Emily Katherine Biller age 18, and Owen Arthur (Trey) Biller III age 14. They were a loving and inviting family, always welcoming others to their home and attending church with family and friends.

Michelle spent the majority of her life as a teacher and educator. She held numerous roles at several institutions and was well regarded by her peers.

Michelle loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling, doing missions work, reading books, working puzzles, going to the movies, and watching TV game shows. She never missed Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy, during the week.

Michelle was a member of First Baptist Church and Stanfield Baptist Church in Tennessee respectively and grew up at Hibernia Christian Church in Hibernia, Indiana. Michelle also did missions work with Baptist Student Union and went to Australia, Mexico, and Salt Lake City to spread her love of Jesus with others.

She learned about Jesus from an early age and began sharing His love with family and friends throughout her entire life. A childhood friend remembers how blessed she was to see how God worked through Michelle to bring so many people to Him. As a faithful follower, she struggled with many health issues but endured the pain to continue to care for her family and help others in need and continued to spread the message of Jesus Christ to the very end.

Remaining to cherish Michelle's memory are spouse, Benjamin James Biller; children, Emily Katherine Biller, Owen Arthur "Trey" Biller III, and Buddy "DOG" Wilson Biller (IYKYK); Dad, Michael J. Mayer and Dayna Smith Fiancé/stepmother; Owen A. Biller Jr., Father-in-Law and Susie W. Biller, Mother-in-Law; Sister-in-Law Susannah Kness (Austin) and Nephew, AJ Kness ; Aunts, Linda Hollingsworth and Pam Boyd (Jim). Also survived by numerous Cousins and extended family that were all loved deeply.

Preceding Michelle in death are Mother, Barbara (Morgan) Mayer; Mother-in-Law, Martie J. Biller; Grandparents, Lawrence and Emma Thomas and Verlon and Myrtle Morgan; Uncle, Dean Hollingsworth.

Visitation will be held Saturday January 3rd from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the "Ridge Chapel" of Companion Funeral Home & Cremation Service located at 2412 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, Tennessee, (423) 473-2620. Memorial service to be held directly following, with Eric Geren officiating.Interment will be later with a private service at Candies Creek Baptist Church Cemetery where other members of our family are buried nearby.

Memorial donations in Michelle’s memory may be directed to daughter, Emily Biller’s College Fund. Donations accepted can include: mailed donations, direct offering, Venmo ( Venmo: @Emily-Biller-2 ), or direct deposit to Emily Katherine Biller’s account at SouthEast Bank in Cleveland, TN. Michelle’s deepest desire and her purpose for working was to provide for Emily’s tuition and see her succeed in her academic endeavors.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Michelle or your condolences with her family at her onilne memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Biller faimly with these arrangements.