Paula Blakely Program

Sunrise: May 30, 1963 Sunset: December 31, 2022

C ELEBRATION S ERVICE Saturday, January 14, 2023| 3:00 PM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. — Dallas, Texas 75224 Officiating: Elder Tracy Aaron

We are gathered today to celebrate the life journey of Paula Blakely. She was born on May 30, 1963 in Dallas, TX to Willie Blakely and Dorothy Blakely, who preceded her in death. She loved singing and she loved crafting and making gift baskets for the holidays. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was a kind and gentle soul who knew no strangers. She made friends everywhere she went. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Blakely and Dorothy Blakely; sisters, Linda and Patricia; brother, Clarence. She leaves to cherish her memories: sisters, Pamela, Debra, Norma (Robert); daughters, TaKesha, Tanesha and Tammarra; son, Walter Jr.; grandson, Jamari; granddaughter, Cherrish; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

P ROCESSIONAL H YMN OF C OMFORT …………..……………..... “Walk Around Heaven” S CRIPTURE R EADINGS

Old Testament—Montreal New Testament— Marcus

P RAYER …………….…………………...……..………. Elder Crenshaw S ONG ….……….…………………...……..………. Kenneth Wigenton R ESOLUTIONS R EMARKS …………………………………..….. Limit 2 Minutes, Please T RIBUTE FROM P AMELA B LAKELY , T WIN S ONG …………………………………………………...... Tish Branch E ULOGY ……………………………………..……... NaKeyvis Starling R ECESSIONAL

Today I left my loved ones and as I go I pray, Lord don't let them grieve too much, because I've died today. Let there be no wailing echoing the halls, the same halls that held laughter and answers to my calls. I pray they all take comfort accepting the true way and listen when I tell them these three things today. Love will be forever, a promise that will last. So love me more than ever now my time with you has passed.

And last of all remember the glowing love to be, when our eyes meet once again, for all eternity.

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much .

The Family

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