Paula Davis

Paula JoAnn Davis (Verban), 74, of Oro Valley, AZ, was placed into God’s hands on November 1, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1949, in Rochester, Beaver County, PA and was baptized in the Roman Catholic faith. Paula was a loving wife to Brad, with whom she shared 43 years of happiness. She was also a devoted mother to her daughters and son, Kelly Oakley, Karey Oakley, and Terry Oakley. Paula is survived by her sisters, Sandy Bauman, Linda Lehrian, Stephanie Bruno, and Chris Carmack, as well as her grandchildren (who called her Nana), Megan Olivia Hanson, Joshua Gordon Hanson, Sara Gabrielle Hanson, Lily Marie Tuck, and Noelle Faith Oakley.

Paula's son, Terry William Oakley, her parents Steve and Helen Verban, and her beloved dog Jakey preceded her in death.

Paula attended Monaca High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Justice and Public Safety, summa cum laude, from Auburn University at Montgomery.

She was an ardent supporter for Brad during his 28 years of service in the United States Air Force, volunteering with the Officers Wives Clubs, church choirs, and she was Volunteer of the Year (1988) for Whiteman AFB, Missouri. Paula enjoyed bowling and was a member of several base bowling teams.

From 1997-2000, Paula worked as a paralegal at RDB Law Firm in Washington, D.C., where she developed many wonderful friendships with coworkers at the firm.

Paula had a passion for travel and fulfilled her dream to live in Europe from 2000 - 2014. She resided in Frankfurt, Darmstadt, and Stuttgart, Germany, as well as The Hague, The Netherlands. During her time overseas she enjoyed visiting London, Paris, and Cortona, Italy. Paula loved the vacation home she and Brad shared for 13 years in the alpine village of Oberammergau, Germany.

A memorial service will be held in the future at Arlington National Cemetery, with the date and time to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in Paula's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the following link: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

The Rancho Vistoso Funeral Home in Oro Valley, AZ, is assisting the family with arrangements, and the family wishes to thank them for their services.

Paula will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. May she rest in peace.