Paulette is survived by her husband, David; children, Noel Stephens, Angie (Darren) Buck; bonus children, Kathleen Petry and Daniel Petry; grandchildren, Taylor, Bailee, Kassi, and Daniella; and sister, Bonnie (Bill) D'Angelo. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Harry Markiw, Jr.
Paulette enjoyed travelling and met friends throughout the world, rooting for MSU sports and the Detroit Tigers.
A visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Lansing Chapel, located at 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Funeral services will start at 3:00 pm.