Paula Louise

Richey

Paula Louise Richey, 83, of Blanchard, died Friday, August 21, 2020 in Oklahoma City.  Paula was born March 9, 1937, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Roley David Richey and Ethel Hazel (Ramsey) Richey.  She was the third of four children born to this family.  She graduated from Blanchard High School in 1955 and from Central State College in 1961 with a B.S. Degree in Education. Then she, along with several classmates, went to California to teach school and enjoy the "West Coast" life.  She remained in California until 1970, when she returned to open pre-schools in Blanchard and Chickasha. Then she, along with her sister, Vinita and husband, Troy Moore, opened "The Store" in Blanchard.  Later, Paula substituted for the Blanchard Schools.

She was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority while at CSC.  In 1986, the Blanchard Extension Club named Paula as "Woman of the Year."  She was a lifetime member of the Blanchard First Baptist Church and served on the Blanchard Cemetery Board for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roley and Ethel Richey; two sisters, Uva Jean Richey and Vinita Moore; and brother-in-law, Troy Moore.

Paula is survived by her brother, David E. Richey and wife, Vicki; nephews, Patrick Richey and wife, Kerry, Kyle Richey and wife, Melissa, Mark Moore and wife, Pattye; a niece, Sheri Kittle and husband, Kory, and their families; several beloved cousins; and many great friends.

The family wishes to express their thanks to Sommerset Neighborhood for their kindness and dedication to Paula, to Apex Hospice for their constant and caring service, and our deepest gratitude to Susan Long for the many calls, face time messages and guidance through this difficult and heart-breaking journey.

Paula will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and good friend to many, and an avid supporter of Blanchard High School sports and activities.  She loved Blanchard, Oklahoma with ALL her heart.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Public viewing for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, August 25, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard.  Due to the coronavirus, a private family-only funeral service will be held. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in Paula's name to the Blanchard First Baptist Church or to the Alzheimer's Foundation.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.