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Paula Parrigin Kirkwood, 75, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away at Greenview Regional Hospital surrounded by family on January 5, 2025. Paula was preceded in death by Jim Kirkwood, her beloved husband of 43 years, and her parents, James Cook Parrigin and Pauline Parrigin. Paula is survived by her children Tiffany (Brian) Saylor and Jeremy (Mandy) Allen and her loving grandchildren: Cameron Saylor and Aniston Fenlon; and Payton Allen and Tanner and Paige Burckhard. She is also survived by her siblings Judy (Randy) Calvanelli and Lyle (Sue) Parrigin, as well as her much loved nieces and nephew.
Paula cherished long conversations and time spent with family and friends. She loved WKU and going to ballgames and social gatherings with her dear Jim. Now, she's undoubtedly celebrating a glorious reunion with her husband, her parents, and friends and family who went before her.
Visitation will be from 10am to 1pm at Cone Funeral Home in Bowling Green on Monday, January 13, 2025 immediately followed by a memorial service for friends and family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1510 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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