Paula Elaine Pugh, age 67, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Graham Regional Medical Center in Graham, Texas. Memorial services will be held Friday August 30, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

Paula was born on November 15, 1956, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to the late Hilas and Mildred (Cavender) Reeves. She was a graduate of Rider High School. Paula married Ronald C. Pugh on November 5, 1983, in Wichita Falls, Texas, before they moved to Newcastle, Texas, in 1985. Paula worked at Grace Care Center of Olney for thirty-plus years as the activity director, from 1986 to August 30, 2022, but her love and care for the residents endured even after she retired. She was known to go up to Grace Care Center and visit and spend time with the residents. Paula loved to go shopping, but more than that, she loved her family with her whole heart. In addition, she loved her friends like they were a part of her family.

Paula is survived by her husband of forty years, Ronald C. Pugh of Graham, Texas; her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Kym Reeves of Dallas, Texas; her step-son and his wife; Curtis and Jina Jordan of Graham, Texas; and her three grandchildren: Jade Jordan, Creed Jordan, and Kellar Jordan.

She was preceded in death by her parents.