Paula Ruth Howard, born in Post Oak, Texas February 1 1940 to the home of John Hope and Mamie Thompson Hope passed away in Kaufman, Texas November 8, 2009. Left to cherish her memory are her children Peggy Bownds, Michael Charters, Randy Charters, Deanna Howard, Billy Howard, brother Derwood Hope, sisters Genie Gatewood, Dorothy Williams, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Her parents and a daughter Nancy Spence and 7 brothers and sisters preceded her. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 AM Friday November 20, 2009 in the Moorhead-Epps Funeral Home Chapel; officiated by Rev. Raymond Neal Jr. Memorial donations maybe made to Bridgeway Health Services 401 N. Adams Kemp, TX. 75143.