Paula Diane

Moore

Paula Diane Moore, 77, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Blanchard, died Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Paula was born on January 14, 1949, in Whittier, California, to Harold Kenneth and Faye Elizabeth (Rodgers) Swinney.

Paula took great pride in her home and kept it immaculate. She was very social, cared deeply about her friends, and treasured the relationships she built throughout her life. One of her greatest joys was singing, and music always held a special place in her heart. She also loved cooking, looking through old photographs, reminiscing about family memories, and talking about the people she loved. Paula had a special love for dogs, especially Susie, the dog she had as a little girl.

Family was at the center of Paula’s life. She often spoke with great pride about her sister, Nedra, whom she considered beautiful and talented, and especially loved remembering her playing the piano. Her baby brother, Raymond, was one of the lights of her life. Of all the people she loved and admired, her father, Harold Kenneth Swinney, held an especially important place in her heart and was the person she admired most.

Paula was tremendously proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and loved watching her family grow. She was a Baptist and held her faith close to her heart. Her love for her family, her friendships, her music, and the memories she created will be deeply missed. Dawnita Miller was a special friend to Paula.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Tony Wilmer Ferrell; Bill Stephens; Jim Moore; and her son, William James “Steve” Stephens III.

She is survived by her sons, Trent Stephens and his wife, Danita and Cory Stephens and his wife, Stephanie; and her stepsons, Mark Stephens and Gary Stephens, whom she loved and considered her sons.

Trent and Danita’s family includes their daughter, Ashtin Tryon and her husband, Chase Tryon, and their children, Lennon, Harrison, and Campbell Tryon, with another child, Wells Tryon, on the way; their daughter, Tylin Shepherd and her husband, Darrius Shepherd, and their daughter, Louie Mae Shepherd; and their son, Easton Stephens, his significant other, Anna Applequist, and their son, Krew Stephens. Cory and Stephanie’s children are Rhosalynn Stephens, Braelie Stephens, and Donavin Stephens. Steve’s children are Willie Stephens, Miranda Stephens, and Cullen Stephens. Mark’s daughter is Susie Stephens.

Paula is also survived by her brother, Raymond Swinney and his wife, Robyn, of Blanchard; her sister, Nedra Smith and her husband, Butch, of Gore; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loved ones and friends.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Burial will follow at Blanchard Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.