Paula Gail Umberhandt

Paula Loyd Umberhandt, age 65, of #162 Shadow Lane, SW, Rome passed away at her residence.

A native of Rome, Paula was born on September 21st, 1945 the daughter of the late Rev. Paul E.Loyd and the late Evelyn Allen Loyd. She had spent her entire life in Rome and was a graduate of Model High School, a graduate of Berry College and a graduate of West Georgia College where she received her Master's Degree in Education. Prior to her retirement Paula taught in the Rome City Schools system for 40 years and was a past president of the Retired Teacher Association of Rome. Paula was a very active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rome, where she was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and served as Sunday School Superintendent. She was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Russell Loyd in April 1959.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Shelby Umberhandt of Rome; 3 grandchildren, Chris Bowerman, Allie and Mallory Umberhandt. Cousins also survive.

Funeral services for Paula Loyd Umberhandt will be held on Saturday afternoon, October 2nd, 2010 at 1 o'clock in Trinity United Methodist Church with Dr. David Campbell and Rev. Jim Turrentine officiating. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.

Paula will remain at Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel where the family will receive friends this (Friday) evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. At other hours the family will at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Shelby Umberhandt at #38 Amberwood Trail, Rome.

The following are asked to serve as active pallbearers, Mike Ford, Johnny Watkins, Dewayne Comer, Mike Sargent, Charlie Ford and Junior Haygood.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 606 Turner McCall Blvd. SW, Rome, Georgia 30165.

Please join the family in honoring Paula Loyd Umberhandt by visiting www.talleysparkviewchapel.com and posting your tributes and memories.

Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements for Paula Loyd Umberhandt.

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