Paula Jean Wakefield (Flesher) born September 1, 1934, passed peacefully on September 1, 2023. She was known as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be remembered for her kindness, humor, and contagious smile. Paula left a long-lasting legacy and touched many lives through her dedicated work as a nursing home administrator in Amarillo, Texas and later as a volunteer at “Answers for Life” in Tucson, Arizona. Paula was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger. She is survived by her children, Stephanie, Merrill, Wayne, Robert, James, and Tammy; brothers, Bob, and Jack; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Please join us in a celebration of life for Paula on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The service will be held at Calvary Christian Fellowship 3850 N. Commerce Dr. #113 Tucson, AZ 85705. The family requests that in lieu of flowers charitable donations be made in memory of Paula to “Answers for Life Pregnancy Center” at Ways to Give – Champions for Life.