She was born on May 7, 1956 to Dwain Alvin Shipman and Charlene Gunning in Wichita Falls, TX.
Paula enjoyed playing bingo and games on her phone. She also liked to visit with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Gary Lentz.
Survivors: children: Cherie Larsen of Arlington, TX and Christopher Gottschalk (wife Kelley) of Keller, TX; grandchildren: Hailey Brewer of Mansfield/Abilene, TX, Noah Gottschalk of Keller, TX and Ava Gottschalk of Keller, TX; brothers: John Shipman (wife Charlotte) of Mansfield, TX, Danny Shipman (wife Pam) of Flower Mound, TX; sisters Gloria Murphy (husband Chris) of Grand Prairie, TX, Laura Reid (husband Tommy) of Centerville, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews, and great- nieces and nephews.
