Paula Kay Patton

Paula Kay Patton obituary, Anniston, AL

Paula Kay Patton

Paula Patton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anniston Memorial Funeral Home on Jan. 14, 2026.
Mrs. Paula Kay Jennings Patton, 76, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home in Gadsden. Per Paula's wishes, there will be no services held at this time.
Paula was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Patton; her parents, Billy Dee Jennings, Sr. and Mildred Elizabeth Clark Jennings; and her brother, Ted Byron Jennings.
Those left to cherish the memory of Paula include her son, Tony Joe Barnwell, Jr. (Pamela); her grandson, Collin Reed Barnwell (Kimberly); one great-grandson, Oliver Barnwell; two brothers, Bill "Billy" Dee Jennings, Jr. (Vera) of Anniston and Rodney Clark Jennings (Tamara) of Hendersonville, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Paula was born on October 29th, 1948, in Anniston and grew up in Weaver. For most of Paula's adult life, she resided in Gadsden.
Paula loved animals, especially her cats, and she loved to laugh. Paula was a fabulous cook and loved to fix meals for others, especially her family. She also had a passion for arranging flowers and enjoyed working in the floral business for several years. To know Paula was to love her and she will be greatly missed.
Special thanks is extended to Charlotte Belinda Bolt for the unwavering care she continually gave to Paula. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Paula, please visit our Tree Store.

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