Paula Ryan

Paula Ray Ryan, 57, of Spavinaw, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on February 3, 1964 in Levelland, Texas; the daughter of Olen Ray Ham and Mary Elizabeth (Bell) Holt. Paula was a crazy cat lady and dearly loved her cats. She was an avid reader, loved watching cheesy horror movies, and above all, she loved her family. Paula was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who leaves behind many wonderful memories for her family to cherish.

Paula’s family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. To leave her family a message, please visit her Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service.

Paula is survived by her husband, Delbert, of the home; son, Jerimiah Watt and wife Joy of Claremore; daughters, Brittany Edwards and wife Freeda of Adair and Paula “Phrani” Pinnell of Chelsea; brother, Kenneth Levi Ham of Nashville, Tennessee; sisters, Robbie Ham of Leveland, Texas and Jackie Treadwell and husband Robert of Pryor; grandchildren, Logan, Levi, McKenna, Austin, Sophie, Lauryn, Mallory, Ethan, Gabriel, Jayna, Christopher, Ethan, and Alexander; great grandchildren, Blake, Kensley, and Jimmy; and many other relatives and friends. Paula is preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Mary; and grandson, Benjamin Pinnell.