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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - O'Neal Road - GulfportPaula Forbes Obituary
Paula Sherilyn Riddle Forbes, 78, of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Gulfport.
She was born in Texas to J.W. Riddle, Jr. and Willie Lorene Early Riddle. Paula was a resident of the Coast for many years. She was employed as a secretary at Bethel Lutheran Church in Biloxi. She was a member of the Gatormates and Sippin Sistas. Paula loved to travel and enjoyed crafts and painting.
Paula is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include a son, David D. Grantham; a sister, Pamela Davis; her niece, Carmon Davis and numerous relatives in west Texas.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 10:30 until 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Biloxi, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Paula Forbes.
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