She was born April 8, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and was a 1981 graduate of Las Vegas High School. On April 6, 1984 she married the love of her life: Arthur Oafinger and the two started their lives together.
Paula was a devoted “Wife”, loving “Mother” and was always overjoyed to be a “Granny”. She loved to spend time with her family, especially when she had the opportunity to prepare a meal for them. Her home was often filled with the aroma of homemade cookies: there were twenty-four kinds that she would make and share with those she cared about. The Holidays were a special time of year for Paula and it was at this time of year when she would share her cookies the most. Shopping was one of her favorite past-times: she was always looking for a good deal.
She is survived by her husband: Arthur of Hinsdale, sons: Colby Oefinger of Chicopee, MA and Zack Oefinger of Hinsdale, daughters: Amanda Oefinger of Hinsdale, Jennilyn Fifield and her husband Jeffrey of Spofford and Hailey Oefinger of Hinsdale, eight grandchildren: Justin, Chase, Giles, Logan, Declan, Aiden, Kalleigh and Audrey, her mother: Sue Lial of Chester, VT, sisters: Deanna Floyd and her husband Mike of Pahrump, NV and Sheri McKnight of Cape Cod and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Paula’s family will remember her in a private memorial later next year.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.
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