Paula Dyke Obituary
She is survived by her husband Melvin Van Dyke, her sons Brian and Chris Bowman, her daughter Stephanie Bowman, and her mother Penny Caculadies.
She is predeceased by her grandmother Edna Hanna, and father Flyod Coombs.
Throughout her life, she was a devoted wife and hardworking mother. Paula was a military brat growing up, which allowed her to live in many different states. She enjoyed traveling the globe and trekking through most of the United States.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Madison Funeral Home 219 E Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN 37115 with Hubert Cunningham officiating.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at Madison Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are proudly handled by West Nashville's only family and owner funeral home, Compassion Funeral and Cremations Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37209. 615-857-9955.
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