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Paula is survived by her sons, Andrew DeWees and Joshua (Melinda) DeWees; grandchildren, Darian (Dylan) Hull, Mikayla Howarter, and Elena DeWees; great-grandchildren, Lorelei, Peter, and Fitzgerald Hull; brother, Ted Tarvin; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Larry Tarvin; and sister, Carol Palmer.
Paula was a member of Isabel Community Church. She taught school in Havana and Astoria, and retired from teaching in 2011. She loved her students and helping children. She was also a huge Elvis fan.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, with a visitation one hour prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Rev. Shalom Renner will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Paula's name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be left for her family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
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