Paula Suzanne Pierce

Paula Suzanne Pierce, 74, passed away May 30, 2024.

Paula was born on September 30, 1949, in Ravenna, Ohio. She graduated from Stow High School in 1967 and went on to study at the University of Akron and the University of Anchorage Alaska. Paula was a police dispatcher and supervisor with over 30 years of employment for the city of Lawton, Oklahoma. She was a highly respected and loved member of the emergency dispatch team and has received commendations and accolades over her three decades of service. She returned to Ohio in 2012 for retirement and to enjoy time with family. Paula was widely known for her love of crocheting and her beautiful and unique creations. When not with family or crocheting she could often be found searching for bargains and antiques at her favorite local shops.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and June Arrington; her husband, Jerry Pierce; her daughter, Suzanne and her son, David.

Paula is survived by her two sons, Jeffery (Denise) Morris and Benjamin (Tania) Morris; her daughter Jeri (Chris) Coats; her siblings, Kevin Arrington, David (Sue) Arrington, Rebecca (Dave) Mengel, Tony (Pam) Arrington and Jan Marie Elliott. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Devon, Damara, Zachery, Benji, Rheagan and Mady; her two great-grandchildren Gabriel and Bennett; and many nieces and nephews that she adored.

A private family viewing will be held at Donovan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nathaniel's Hope or the American Cancer Society; causes that were close to Paula's heart.