Paula ODella Nelson was born to Elmer Haynes and Pauline Haynes on March 3, 1942 in Denver, Co out of 7 sibling and being the youngest she has join 5 of her other sibling Edward Haynes, Frances Delany, Clifford Haynes and Nordine H. Garrett and serving sibling of Elmer Haynes Jr. and LeRoy Haynes. she graduated from East High school and University of Colorado with a bachelor degree. she was Denver Co. Syrian temple Queen 1962. She was proud that she work for United Airline fight attend. Married to Joshua Nelson in this marriage they had 3 boys, Donald Sington, and Joshua Eddie Nelson, and know she is united with her youngest son Robert Anthony Nelson. She is also serving by her Grandchildren Marc Anthony, Tiana, Maya, Denver, and Aaron Nelson and host of Nieces and Nephews, friends and Family.