She graduated from Waco High School in 1959 where she made lifelong friends. Her fondest high school memory was selling elevator tickets to the freshmen. She went on to attend North Texas State University where she met and married Milton Bruce Harper. Together they raised three children Tod, Brad and Karla. Paula loved her children unconditionally and was known for her sense of humor especially with Christmas presents which were to be opened with caution. She was also an animal lover and worked as an assistant veterinarian for years. Paula oversaw Operation Christmas Child at Cross Point Church which sent gifts to children in need around the world. She is survived by son Brad Harper, sister Linda Ferguson, nephews Jeff and Craig Ferguson and Scott and Craig Heineman. She is preceded in death by parents Dub and Rachel Lindley, Bruce Harper, son Tod and daughter Karla.
Visitation will be on Wednesday June 11, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9pm at Restlawn Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer St. El Paso, TX 79904. Funeral services will be held Thursday June 12, 2025, at 11:00am with burial services immediately following at Restlawn Cemetery.
Brad would like to thank the good LORD for making Paula his Mom and is grateful for all the times they spent together. “I Love You Momma”,
Brad
