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Paula Kay Birdsley
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Paula K. Birdsley, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2023.
She was born September 13, 1949, to the late Robert and Betty (White) Johnson in Kansas City, MO. Paula graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1967. Paula retired from the Horseshoe Casino.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion, William Sullivan.
Paula is survived by her children, John Birdsley and Jaime Birdsley; siblings, Pam Campbell and Tom Johnson; grandson, Jacob Birdsley; uncle, Glenn (Faye) Johnson.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Monday, September 25, 2023. Interment is in Walnut Hill Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.
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