Paulette Ileen Dibbs

Paulette is one of nine children born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica to Merlene Hazel Bailey Johnson and Ballack Johnson one of nine children. Paulette attended Lacovia High School and had a love for gardening so much so that she entered into the agricultural business with her son Shane Dibbs. If you didn't find Paulette working in her garden she would be knitting or traveling. Paulette had such a love for her family and enjoyed cooking for them at one of their many family gatherings. Known as the " volleyball grandma ", Paulette loved her grandchildren. She brought light into every room she walked in and will be greatly missed.

Paulette is survived by her mother Merlene Hazel Bailey Johnson, and son Shane Dibbs and his wife Katarzyna Dibbs, daughters Victoria Dibbs, and Shawneka Lamb. Grandchildren – Sarah Dibbs Frantz, Elena Dibbs Frantz, Michael Dibbs, Joseph Dibbs, Nora Lamb, Jasmine Lamb. Partner Steve Moores. Siblings Roland Johnson, George Johnson, Dorette Johnson Campbell, Edna Johnson Myers, Esminda Johnson Mitchell, Annette McPherson, Karen Wright, Nereen Wilson Banton, Janet Johnson.

Paulette is preceded in death by her husband Michael Dibbs and father Ballack Johnson.

Services to be held at The Idlewild Baptist Church

18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd. Lutz, FL 33548. On 3/20/24, 10 AM Visitation, 11 AM Service.