Paula Johnnette

Schivitz

Paula Johnnette Schivitz daughter of the late Lillian Higgenbothem Hill and David Hill was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 13, 1945. She departed this life at her residence in Des Arc, Missouri, on October 27, 2017, at the age of 72.

On October 25, 1991 in Clarksville, Tennessee, Paula was united in marriage to James Schivitz. Paula was of the Baptist Faith. Her hobbies included playing on the computer, working puzzles, knitting and crocheting. Paula was a former police officer in Salem, Missouri, a truck driver and a radio D.J.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Larry Hays and an infant son.

Paula is survived by her husband, James of Des Arc, Missouri, one son, Paul Allen Radford of Centerville, Missouri, two daughters, Barbara Jean Payne and husband Mark of Richland, Missouri, Rhonda Lou Medlock and husband Kelly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, one step-son, Calvin Schivitz of Kirkville, Missouri, 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one brother, Gary Hays of Ironton, Missouri, and one sister, Ernestine New of Spring City, Texas. Paula will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, October 31st at 10 AM

Funeral Services follow at 1:30 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Marvin Richards

Burial: Little Radford Cemetery Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home for funeral expenses.