Paula Rene' Lakman Mundt, 68, CEO/Co-owner of Hill Cross Hospice, Inc. She was a RN for many years and loved helping people. Her heart was large as an elephant, the gentle giants of this planet, which she loved and admired.
Paula was born May 13, 1950 in Brookings, SD. She joined the United States Air Force on October 19, 1982 and was stationed in Bossier City, LA at Barksdale Air Force Base. She was Honorably Discharged on July 14, 1992, as a Captain. She remained in Bossier City until she passed away on June 29, 2018 at her home after being sick and hospitalized for over 2 months.
She was the matriarch of her family and friends. She is survived by her loving sister, Kandace Lakman; her roommate and friend, Debra Cowart; her best friends, Mary Ann Carson and Kenny Welch. Other survivors include her extended family and her friends, which were like her children. There are too many to mention, but she loved them all. Each held a special place in her heart.
She was proceeded in death by her sons, George Michael Mundt James and Michael Reed Mundt; parents, Reed and Darlene Lakman; grandparents, Wendle and Polly Pierce.
Paula loved being outside surrounded by nature. She loved laughter and telling funny stories. She loved music, and being surrounded by friends. She also loved to give a helping hand to those who were less fortunate. Helping animals was also a passion of hers, so if you want to donate in lieu of flowers please give to your local homeless or animal shelters in her name.
The family would like to thank all the nurses that took care of her. They would also like to give a special thanks to Dr. Jason Nelson and the staff at Willis Knighton Pierremont for their love and support; Jennifer Dunman, a longtime friend who took wonderful care of her when she came home on June 23rd; Amy Wren, who has helped the family with her love and support. Her family at Hill Cross Hospice, were all very special to her and helped her through the rough times. Thanks to Dr. Michael Angelo; Tiffany Williams, RN; Tiffany George, AGNP-C; Jean Davis, RN; Georgia Dorris, CNA; Ted Scott, Chaplain; and Jerdine Robinson, MSW. Thank you all for your love and support.
A memorial service will be held in the outside pavilion at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA at 10am on Sat July 7, 2018. Visitation with family will be prior to the service at 9am. The family also extends their thanks to Chaplain Ted Scott of Hill Cross Hospice and Rev. Monsignor Carson LaCaze for officiating the memorial service.
