Paula Stephenson, age 68 of Ruston, LA, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Paula was born on September 23, 1953 in Ruston, LA.   The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Paula loved animals especially, horses.  She enjoyed being outside and barrel racing.  She is survived by her son, Coty Stephenson and wife, Barbara of McCaskill, AR; grands, Jett Stephenson and Cassie Stephenson of McCaskill, AR; former husband, Vernon Stephenson of Dubach, LA; mother, Phyllis Oxford of Dubach, LA; two sisters, Patricia Howard and husband, Rodney of Dubach, LA; and Priscilla Ford and husband, Tommy of Dubach, LA; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Paula was preceded in death by her father, Newton Oxford; brother, Phillip Oxford and grandchild, Fletcher Stephenson.  To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com .