Paula Diane Reed

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paula Diane (Stow) Reed on October 4, 2025, at the age of 70. Born May 23, 1955, in Turlock, California, Paula was a cherished wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth and laughter touched everyone she met.

The beloved daughter of Florence and Paul Stowe, Paula grew up in Turlock, where she met her high school sweetheart, Richard Warren Reed.

She was nurturing, creative, and full of life. Paula lovingly raised her children, Monica Gallegos and Richard Michael Reed, and found endless joy in her four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and a generous heart.

In her younger years, Paula had a passion for running and training for marathons, embracing the challenge with energy and determination. When her children were young, she loved taking spontaneous trips and camping adventures, creating lasting memories filled with laughter and togetherness. She found happiness in gardening, jewelry-making, baking from scratch, and enjoyed spending days on Pismo Beach.

Though illness took her too soon, Paula's legacy lives on in the hearts of those she loved. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who were blessed to know her.

Paula will be forever missed, forever loved.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00p.m. at Bethel Tabernacle in Ceres, California.