Paula Parker

Paula Sue (Roberson) Parker, 73, of Gainesville, affectionately called “Nana”, passed away February 3, 2022.

Paula was born April 24, 1948 in Iraan, TX.  She was raised as an “oilfield brat” and graduated high school in Crane, TX, then attended college in Odessa, TX.  Paula married Wayne Parker on November 3, 1979 in Lamesa, TX.  The couple moved to Lubbock in 1995 and have resided in Gainesville since 2016.

“Miss Paula” was intricately involved as State Director in the Our Diamond Miss Pageant and participated in other pageants as well.  She was a member of Callisburg United Methodist Church, where she filled many roles in the Children’s Ministry.  Mrs. Parker was a substitute for Gainesville ISD and enjoyed playing cards and games.  She was very fond of her fur babies, Molly, Allie, and Tippin.  However, she mostly treasured all the time she spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include: husband, Wayne Parker of Gainesville; son, Marc Parker and wife, Lee of Denton; son, David Parker and wife, Shelbie of Wichita Falls; daughter, Ginger Jones and husband, Brian of Horseshoe Bay; son, Josh Parker and wife, Stephani of Bangkok, Thailand; grandchildren: Rece, Payton, Nick, Courtni, Jordan, Easton, Garen, Noah, and Nehemiah; five great-grandchildren; brother, Leamon Roberson, Jr. and wife, JoLynne of Blue Eye, MO; sister, Peggy Marish and husband, Kim of Callisburg; and a host of beloved extended family members.

Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her parents, Leamon Lester and Lois Ailene (Idell) Roberson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Callisburg UMC’s “Kids for Christ” ministry.