She was born October 25, 1962, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Elbert Sterling and Naomi Winifred (Blank) Reid. Paula graduated from Crestview High School in 1981 and helped at her parents’ business, Olivesburg General Store. She loved to attend races at the dirt track and enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting in her free time. Paula was a fan of the University of Michigan Wolverines and Pittsburgh Steelers. She was blessed to have many friends who cared for her deeply and, in return, were cherished by Paula.
Paula is survived by a son, Rhett Reid; granddaughter, Audryna Reid; brother, David Reid; the “Hicky Sisters”; close friends, Karlene Byers Wright, and Brenda Weitzel; her lady friends at St. Martin House; and many cherished family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David Reid, and special friend, Tim Hardesty.
There will be no service or visitation observed. Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Wappner is honored to serve the family.
