Paula D. Renshaw

Paula D. Renshaw, 62, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Charlier Hospice Center. She was born September 16, 1952, in Fairfield, IL, to the late George and Dorcas (Bratton) Stokes.

Paula earned an associate degree from Lockyear Business College and worked in secretarial positions at Southern Illinois University and the University of Evansville. She also worked as a nurse’s aid at McCurdy Residential Center. She enjoyed spending time with Jesus and her family, crocheting, reading, walking, music, and writing poems.

She is survived by her son, Mark (Tiffany) Renshaw; grandchildren, Zach and Josh Renshaw; sisters, Deloris Whitsitt and Sharon Morris; and brother, Kelly Stokes.

Funeral Services will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bud Hales, with private burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Tuesday from 4:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Charlier Hospice Center at Deaconess VNA Plus, 610 East Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

"By His Grace"

a poem by Paula

Where would I be without the Lord?

HIs Word is as a sword

His shield of faith

Gives me the grace

To do those things I need to do

His loving favor is so true

He has guided me these 62 years

I am beyond the veil of tears

Because He gave me hope

By his blessings I cope

I love the Dear Lord Jesus who is arisen

I am proud to be called a Christian

Someday I will go to Heaven

When the whole is leavened.