Paula Jean Broadway

Paula Jean “Bell” Broadway passed away peacefully in her home on March 13, 2026 at the age of 76.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at Walnut Hill Baptist Church located at 1222 Walnut Hill Church Rd. Bells, TN. 38006. Visitation will be 3:00pm - 5:00pm followed by services 5:00pm - 6:00pm with Brother Wayne Foropoulas officiating.

Paula loved God and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

Paula was born on December 11, 1949 in Waltham, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Waltham High School. Paula lived a life rich with love, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Paula dedicated many years of her working career to Pratt Industries. Beyond her work, Paula’s heart was filled with love for her family and the simple joys of everyday life.

Paula was known as “Nana” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and many others outside the family as well. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart.

Paula cherished each phone call and visit from family and friends. At the close of each phone call and visit her heart would be full.

Paula had a sweet tooth for candy, cookies, and snacks. And let’s be sure to include a cup of coffee. Paula also enjoyed cooking her homemade lasagna for Christmas dinner. “Nana’s” lasagna was enjoyed by everyone. Christmas lasagna was a family tradition.

Paula enjoyed the music of the Beach Boys, Beatles, and many others during that time. She also enjoyed time with family playing board games and cards. The smiles, laughter, and stories during game time always made for good times. Paula also enjoyed quiet time with her Yorkie fur baby Nattie.

Throughout her life, Paula had a humble spirit. Forever and always placing others before herself. We can look to the Bible and see we are all called to share in this same humble spirit.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents: Charles Bell and Thelma “Gunn” Bell; 2 sisters: Sandra Delores Dowdall and Pamela Jan Palmerino (twin sister).
Paula is survived by her 3 children: Randy (Vickie) Broadway, Roger (Cristiane) Broadway, and Sheila Broadway; 5 grandchildren: Jessica (Ryan) Godwin, Gage Moore, Hunter (Katie) Broadway, Seth (Malea) Broadway, and Talon Parker; 4 great-grandchildren: Waverly Broadway, Caswell Broadway, Oliver Godwin, and Allyson Kate Broadway; 2 brothers: Russell Bell and Vincent Bell as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crockett County Carl Perkins Center via the link below.