She was a native of Findlay, Ohio and had been a resident of Pensacola, Florida for over 30 years before moving to Sulphur.
Survivors include her children, Rob Hadding and wife, Marty of Sulphur, Julia Penrose and husband, John of Pensacola, Florida, and Vicki Deakins of Pensacola, Florida; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held by Paula's family at a later date.