Paula Ann Baker Burgaw, North Carolina Obituary

Paula Ann Baker

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Paula Ann Jones Baker, 74, of Raleigh passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, October 13, 2021&nbsp; at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Ann Jones, in Burgaw.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born August 22, 1947 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late William Warren Jones and Letitia Narizzano Jones.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Paula is survived by her brother, Larry Ray Jones and his wife, Ann; nephews, Michael Jones and Matthew Jones; her cousin who was more like a brother, Paul Jones; and many extended family and friends.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Paula was a graduate of Burgaw High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Wilmington. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Raleigh, NC. She was retired after many years as an event planner.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She enjoyed years of traveling, mostly with her cousin, Paul Jones. Favorite places being Europe and historical places in North Carolina. Many cats were blessed to have a home with Paula where they were loved and well cared for. Most of all Paula loved her family and they loved her in return.</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial outside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in&nbsp;the Prayer Garden at Watha United Methodist Church with Pastor John Fedoronko conducting the service.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401, or Watha UMC, PO Box 236, Burgaw, NC 28425, or Wesley Memorial UMC, 714 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting Tribute Wall.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
August 22, 1947 - October 13, 202108/22/194710/13/2021
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Mazie Warters
October 25, 2021
I met Paula in our freshmen year of college in 1965 where we became friends and stayed in touch over the years
but mostly by mail or phone. I always enjoyed her long detailed letters.. and the shared phone calls. I will miss hearing her voice and her laughter.
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Dollie Glaum
October 19, 2021
Paula was a sweet lady and I treasured her as a friend. I will miss her
Dollie Glaum
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Ed, Cheryl, Brian and Pam Narizzano
October 18, 2021
With loving memories of Paula
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Ed Narizzano
October 18, 2021
Most of my memories of my cousin Paula was when I visited from New York as a child. She was 3 years my senior and we used to do chores around their farm. At first they farmed tobacco and she would show me how to bundle the leaves so that they could be hung in the drying ... Continue Reading
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Shirley Canady
October 17, 2021
Condolences to the Jones/Baker family.
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Suzanne Rivenbark Parker
October 16, 2021
Paula and I went to elementary and high school together. A very quiet and friendly person. Prayers and thoughts to her family.
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Rosalie Neville
October 15, 2021
Paula and I met in the mid 1980s and remained friends after I moved away. She and I shared many adventures on our trips together. I will miss her.
Rest in Peace, PB
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Harriet Baker Morse
October 13, 2021
Paula and I went to school together, elementary and high school. She was such a sweet and kind person. Heaven has a new angel. Sympathy and prayers to Paula's family. God bless each one of you.
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The staff at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home-Burgaw
October 13, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Paula. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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