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Paula Oldfield Obituary
Watertown, TN
Age 90 of Watertown, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at The Pavilion in Lebanon.
She was the daughter of the late Frank West and Evelyn Woodard Groom and was preceded in death by her sisters, Lura Brown Bowlin, Ruth Maxine Fitch and Mary Frank Groom. Paula was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Odell Oldfield in 1988.
She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Pamela Carol and Ken Hoffman of Franklin, Laleta Jan and Don Shipper of Watertown, Kristina Gail and Bill McKee of Lebanon, Nicola Lee and Danny Vantrease of Mt. Juliet; special nephew, David West Fitch and his wife, Etta of Gallatin; sisters, Esther Christine Groom Arrington of Lebanon and Marjorie Woodard Groom Kennedy of Sioux City, IA; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Oldfield Sadler and Clara Oldfield Hoover Brewer of Canton, TX, Roberta Oldfield of Sayra, OK; brother-in-law, James E. Fitch of Narka, KS; grandchildren, Donald Francis (Melissa) Shipper, William Clay Shipper, Rachel Lynne McKee, Emily Gail McKee (Billy) Anderson, Leane Vantrease (Paul) George, Kelley Allen (Olivia) Vantrease, Rebecca Anne Vantrease (Jonathan)Cook; 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews; Special friend, Ruth Hallman; and the Watertown First Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Atnip officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. till service time on Saturday. Interment will be at Jones Hill Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff and employees of Southern Manor Living and The Pavilion for her care. Memorial donations may be made to the Watertown Wilson County Library, Public Square, Watertown, TN 37184. Hunter Funeral Home, (615) 237-9318.
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Barbara martin
May 14, 2016
so sorry of your mother's passing
Nancy (Reeder) Hayes
May 22, 2015
Pam and family, Sorry to hear about your mother. I know how hard it is to give them up but take confort in knowing she is in a better place and you will see her again in heaven. You are in my prayers.
Lorraine Webb
May 22, 2015
Lalita and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. It is really hard to loose that last parent. I know you have wonderful memories. You are in my prayers.
Charlene Martin
May 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May God be a comfort to the family during this sad time.
Sandy, Roger and Alissa Kaiser
May 22, 2015
Laleta, Pam, Kristina, and Nicola, Your mother was a fine person. I have such fond memories of her when I was growing up. I remember her as this spirited little woman who spoke her mind and knew how to get things done. She had a strong influence on me during my developing years. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Just member that when a mother's love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Roger, Sandy and Alissa Kaiser
Lora Peters
May 22, 2015
Very sorry for the loss of Aunt Paula. I will tell my mother, Betty Singleton, and grandfather, Jim Fitch. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
Ed Payne
May 22, 2015
Very sorry to learn of the passing your Mother and my Aunt, Paula. Condolences to my Cousins Pam, Lalita, Kristina, Nicola and all of the family. May your good memories comfort you...
Linda Parkerson
May 21, 2015
So sorry about the loss of your Mother. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mothers are so precious and you will dearly miss her. I had just asked Nicola about her Sunday.
Debbie Beauchamp
May 21, 2015
Nicola, Kristina, Laleta and Pam, I am so sorry to about your mother. Please know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I always thought the world of Mrs. Oldfield and loved to visit in your home. I know you will miss her dearly; she was a very special person.
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