Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas.
Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and GK Sampson. Paula had a very kind and caring soul. She was a teacher at West Orange-Stark Middle School and loved all of her students like her own. Paula would often have her grandchildren over and enjoyed having everyone together. In her free time, she and her friends would go on cruises and enjoy each other’s company. One of Paula’s favorite things was Dove chocolate and she aways made sure to have some with her. Paula was a wonderful and loving woman and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and GK Sampson; sisters, Pam “Sampson” Steele and Barbara Sampson.
She is survived by her son, Drew Pennington and wife, Ashley; daughter, Letha Matthews; grandchildren, Aiyla Matthews, Korbin Pennington, Kendyl Pennington, Ethan Cart, Baylor Pennington, Brielle Barnes, and Ryker Bearden; sisters, Jan Leigh and husband, Scotty, and Lynn Smith and husband, Creighton; as well as other loving family and friends.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Eligha Guillory Jr
July 25, 2023
My condolences to the Pennington family. I was shocked when I saw her obituary while looking for another. Mrs. Pennington was my 6th grade teacher at North Intermediate in 1986, almost 40 years ago, and I never forgot her. I loved going to her class as she made learning fun and interesting. May God bless her family and legacy.
Barb Nobel
July 14, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Paula’s death. Paula was a truly fine person with a big heart, and I smile when I remember some of the family stories she told me. I’m glad to have known her.
Elizabeth Riley
July 11, 2023
Thankful for the many happy times spent visiting in GK’s kitchen at church supper clubs with Paula and GK and with the many times spent at alter duty. :two_hearts: May the strong bonds and family legacy guide and comfort you always. With condolences at this most difficult time, Mrs. Elizabeth Tobias Riley
Rosie Byrd
July 8, 2023
Mrs. Pennington was a joy to work. A very caring woman with a big heart! My condolences to the family. Rosie Byrd
Vicki Sanders Schell
July 8, 2023
Lynn, I am so sorry for the loss of Paula. I have so many fond memories of the times I spent in your home with you and your parents and sisters. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Vicki Sanders Schell