Paula Dawn Thomas, 50, former longtime resident of Mangum, Oklahoma passed away on July 21, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City surrounded by her loving family.

Paula was born on July 31, 1968 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Jerry Wayne Sadler and Linda (Hughes) Sadler. Paula graduated from Mangum High School in 1986. After high school, she attended nursing school in Burns Flat, Oklahoma where she earned her nursing degree. Paula loved caring for people and worked in long-term health for twenty years. Her passion for caring for the elderly and people in general shined through her work. Paula also enjoyed fishing, dancing and was always the life of the party.

Paula married Gary Thomas on May 20, 2006 in Cache, Oklahoma. They moved to Altus, Oklahoma in 2011. Together they traveled the country doing long haul deliveries.

Paula is preceded in death by her Father, Jerry Wayne Sadler; and sister, Deborah Ruth Sadler.

Paula is survived by her husband Gary Thomas; Mother, Linda (Hughes) Sadler; Sons, Colton Bull, and Chase Bull; Daughter, Colby Bull; Step-children, Braxton Thomas, and Carry Thomas; Brother, David Sadler; and sister, Katrina Sadler Holle; Grandchildren, Presley Bull and Iver Bull; Niece, Cheyenne Trayler. As well as many other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Greer Funeral Home in Mangum.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Mangum, Oklahoma.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Mangum, Oklahoma

To sign the online guest book and share memories with the family please visit www.GreerFuneral.com