Paula Fawn Daniels was born on August 15, 1930 to Paul and Eva (Hicks) Russell and passed from this life on June 9, 2022 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 91.
She is survived by:
Two daughters:
Anita Trojan and husband Jim of Enid, Oklahoma
Kay Lynn Huddleston and husband David of Heavener, Oklahoma
Four grandchildren:
Amy Thielke and husband Matt
Brandon Trojan and wife Sara
Ryan Trojan and wife Kaci
Kyle Huddleston and wife Rachel
Eight great-grandchildren:
Addilyn Thielke, Keith Trojan, Mallory Thielke, Katie Trojan, Sadee Huddleston, Abby Trojan, Lukas Trojan, and Konor Huddleston
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends
Paula Fawn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin Daniels; and a life-long family friend, Dr. Bettye Myers.
Paula Fawn was a 1948 graduate of Heavener High School. She attended Eastern Oklahoma State College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University majoring in Home Economics. On July 30, 1950 she married her high school sweetheart, Melvin Daniels. They were married for 59 years. In 1963, she began her career at Heavener Public Schools as an Administrative Secretary to the superintendent and principals. She remained in that position for 25 years.
She loved playing tennis and bridge. She was an avid bridge player, who treasured her many bridge buddies. She dearly loved her family and friends, her church the First United Methodist Church, and her beloved community of Heavener.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Ricky Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren: Amy Thielke and husband Matt; Brandon Trojan and wife Sara; Ryan Trojan and wife Kaci; Kyle Huddleston and wife Rachel.
Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandchildren: Addilyn Thielke, Keith Trojan, Mallory Thielke, Katie Trojan, Sadee Huddleston, Abby Trojan, Lukas Trojan, and Konor Huddleston.
Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday; 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday; and 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Tuesday.
Family visitation will be Monday, June 13th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made in her name to the following organizations: Heavener Alumni Endowment Fund, Faithbridge United Methodist Church, or Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
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