Paula Ann King

Paula Ann King obituary, McMinnville, TN

Paula Ann King

Paula King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMinnville Funeral Home - McMinnville on Jan. 27, 2026.
Paula Ann King, age 58, of McMinnville, TN passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at her residence. She was born on November 25, 1967 in McMinnville, TN, was a successful business owner, and a member of Providence Baptist Church. She owned and operated a Bar & Grille. Paula was very caring person, had a big personality, and was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her father Dorris Lee Cantrell, her husband of 23 years Kenneth Lee King, sister Melanie Cantrell, and her first-born Damion Blaine Cantrell.

She is survived by her sons Sean Cantrell (Kelly Goodwin) and Jathan Cantrell (Makayli Gordon), mother Linda Whitlock, step-mother Sue Cantrell-Davidson, grandson Damion Cash Cantrell, significant other Bill Wickham, sisters Sharon Elaine Cantrell half-sister Cathy Kilgore, brother Jason Chapman, nieces and nephews Kayla Kilgore, Tavia Cantrell, Cayden Cantrell, Kobe Cantrell, Carrigan Chapman, Reagan Chapman, and Cody Kilgore. Many friends and other family members also survive.

Funeral service for Ms. Paula King is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 30, 2026 at Providence Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. Eric Kneip and Jonathan Womack will officiate. The family of Paula Ann will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the family of Mrs. Paula Ann King

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