Paula Diane Wright

Paula Diane (Kostanzer) Wright, age 81, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2025, at BeeHive Homes Memory Care in Lafayette, IN. She is survived by her two children: Ronda D. Mace (h. Tony) and Timothy S. Wright (w. Dawn). Paula was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Joe Wright, parents Paul and Lola Kostanzer, brother Larry Joe Kostanzer and her beloved Aunt Mabel Kostanzer. Paula graduated from Crawfordsville High School and then attended St Elizabeth Nursing school in Lafayette, IN graduating in1965. She was loved and respected by her fellow classmates. She spent most of her career working as an RN at the Otterbein Medical Arts Family Practice. She loved helping people in both her professional and personal life. Paula loved to spend time with her family and friends. She always went above and beyond to ensure that her loved ones were taken care of. A Celebration of Life will be held for Paula on Saturday, August 23rd from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Soller-Baker, West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN 47906. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation or a charity of your choice.