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Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 22, 2025, at Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, Texas, with Scott Brazell officiating. The family welcomes friends to a visitation on Tuesday July 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 a.m. at Lunn's Colonial Chapel with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM Burial will follow at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery.
The daughter of the late Mrs. Pauline (Bolton) and Mr. William H. Reed, Paula was born on August 5, 1939, in Grandfield, Oklahoma. Paula married the love of her life, Paul, on May 25, 1957, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Paul and Paula later settled in Burkburnett, Texas, where Paula worked for the Burkburnett Bank for over 30 years. While in Burkburnett, Paula faithfully served on the bus ministry at the Burkburnett Church of Christ for many years.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Pauline Reed; and her loving husband of 58 years Paul.
She is survived by her children, Tim (Karen) Avrit of Corsicana, Texas; and Kathi (Craig) Terry of Round Rock, Texas. Paula is also survived by six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; Kristen (Roger); Ryan and Abby Smith of Corsicana, Texas; Kami (James); Sawyer; Finley; Ollie and Elowyn Elkins of Round Rock, Texas; Kaelyn (Miller); Harper and Betty Moss of Greenville, South Carolina; Michael (April); Kanin and Paige Avrit of Cypress, Texas; Carmon (Ben); Ruthie; Jocille; Edenmae and Dottie Rorman of Wasilla, Alaska; and Joey Terry of Wasilla, Alaska.
Paula is also survived by her sister, Mary (Loran) Harper of Amarillo, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Natalie and Nancy for your constant care and support, as well as, Bristol Hospice and The Village at Hertiage Oaks.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.
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Wes and Sami Peyton
July 20, 2025
To the Family of Paula Beth Reed Avrit, we are saddened in the passing of your Precious Christian Mother, Grandmother, and Friend, Ms. Paula Beth Reed Avrit. May our Heavenly Father bless you with His Comfort, Care, Compassion and Encouragement. In the Steadfast Love and Faithfulness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wes and Sami Peyton
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Jerry Elzie
July 20, 2025
"Jerry, just because you have blank checks does not mean you have money to spend."
She worked the drive-thru at The Burkburnett Bank.
She covered them, 2 of them, for 24 hours, and didn't tell mom until after I had left for USN. Great kindness with a lesson.
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