The world bids farewell to Paula Downs Henson of Tatum, Texas, born in Texarkana, Arkansas, departing on June 18, 2024 at the age of 70. Paula Downs leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paula Downs Henson to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, James H. Downs and Eva Barrett Downs; and her grandparents, Ruth Braley Downs, Golden Audrey Downs of Simms, Ida Shumake Barrett and Luke Benjamin Barrett of De Kalb, Texas..

She is survived by : her daughter Kristi; her son-in-law Cody Baker of Tatum, Texas; her sister Pam Downs Hensley; her brother-in-law Rod Hensley of New Boston, Texas; her grandchildren, Ryan and Kayla Baker of Tatum, Texas; her nieces, Jamie Hensley Tye (Kevin) of Red Lick and Ava Tye of Red Lick, Texas; and her nephew Liam Tye of Red Lick, Texas. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 21st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bates Family Funeral Home (601 E Front St, De Kalb, TX 75559). A funeral service was held on Friday, June 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Old Union Cemetery Association, c/o 120 Hunters Cove, Texarkana, TX 75501.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bates Family Funeral Home