Birth date: Jan 29, 1963 Death date: Oct 29, 2025
That front desk at Emerson is Ms. Paula's and from that spot she touched so many lives. She was a bright light for teachers, students, parents and families as she welcomed us into her school. She was the pulse of our community and all I had to do to know how the day was going was to check in with Ms. Paula. Nothing but love for you, Ms. Paula. Rest easy.
Nana,
This pain is truly unbearable. Thank you for overplaying your part in my life & taking me under your wing. Because of you, I know what Love really is. You raised me to know respect, have morals, remain humble & always be kind. A lot of my characteristics I get from you, and I'm blessed to have had you in my life for 25yrs. I could never imagine this time & I’ve said so many prayers for you throughout this journey & im truly lost without you. I talked to you and my papa every single day & it’s now been 2days without me hearing your voice or seeing your face. This is a pain I’ve never felt before & my God…. It hurts so bad. I’m going to try to be strong like you asked me to be, please watch over us all. We miss you bad 💔🕊️
They say the School Administrative Assistant is always the face of the school but I have to disagree.
For 34 years, Ms. Paula, you have been the true face of Emerson. You greeted every student, family, and staff member with that warm smile and were always ready to help with whatever was needed. You’ve seen so many of us come and go both students and staff and your presence was the heart that kept Emerson grounded.
For 11 years, we worked side by side. We prayed, laughed, disagreed, and grew together. We weren’t just coworkers… we were family.
I’m truly going to miss you. Thank you for everything you gave to Emerson and to all of us who had the privilege to know you.
Rest in Heaven, my friend. I love you. 💔🕊️
Love, Ms. Bell
Rest easy, Nana. You were the heart of the family — full of love, strength, and wisdom. Thank you for everything you taught me and for always showing what real love looks like. Your laughter, your cooking, and your hugs will never be forgotten. Love you forever.
I will never forget you cousin, we shared the same birthday. I will always smoke one for you because that was our thing. I new if I didn't have, you had me and vice versa. All the the BBQ's sitting outside in the cold having a good time. Never will be forgotten and never the same without you. It's been a blessing calling you cousin. REST N PEACE... We got Larry.
