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Paula Grindstaff Obituary
Paula J. Grindstaff
July 16, 1959 - July 28, 2019
Paula Jean Grindstaff, age 60, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in OKC. She was born in OKC on July 16, 1959, to Roy and Sue (Fowler) Avants. Paula was married to Todd A. Grindstaff who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her infant child, George Welling, and her mother, Sue Avants.
Paula is survived by her father, Roy M. Avants, and her brother, Wes Avants and his wife, Cindy, and her sister, Karen Lewis and her husband, Perry. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews and their spouses and children.
Memorial services will be Friday, August 2, 3:00pm at Mercer-Adams Chapel. Paula will be interred at Bethany Cemetery at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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MJ HLT
August 3, 2019
Paula, my cousin. I hardly have a single memory from my childhood without you in it...and I love that. You were my buddy when I was younger and my friend and confidante into adulthood. You were so incredibly talented!! I admire the way that you fought your brief illness with faith and gusto, tackling it head on, in true "Paula form", full of fierceness and tenacity ! Thank you for all that you taught me, for sharing your talents and your love with each of us. My love to my Uncle(s) and cousins
Until we meet again! xxxx
MJHLT
Paula & me at our 30th reunion
Marcia Feisal
August 2, 2019
From the time we were in the same first grade class, we were friends. Actually, I can't remember when I didn't know Paula, except for some early family memories. We loved that we shared the same middle name and that we were in almost every elementary school grade class together. I loved Paula and especially appreciated the way she loved and cared about people. I will never forget my first grade friend-for-life.
* My deepest sympathies to her Dad, Karen, and Wes and all of her family. Marcia Moon Feisal ♥
Naoma Caldwell
August 2, 2019
Paula was a close friend of mine in high school. We kept in touch over the years. She was a talented artist and a most kind and beautiful person. She will be missed by all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her dad and family.
Donna Holler
August 2, 2019
I have known Paula for a very long time but it seems short now. We did appeals together for medical claims and started a friendship to last thru all of the ups and downs in life. I have the upmost respect and love for her. She was a very talented and extremely smart person. I will forever miss her and think of her always. Paula, you will always be in my heart and mind. I miss you soo very much. Love you girl and as you used to tell me all the time-"its time for me to go under"...
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