Paula Rochelle Gresham

July 1, 1961 - September 7, 2021

Paula Rochelle Gresham, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend went home to be with Jesus on September 7, 2021. She died peacefully surrounded by family. Paula was born in Ogden, Utah on July 1, 1961, to Jeanine Gresham who raised her and her siblings as a single mother. She grew up in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1979. Paula is survived by her only son, Brandon Gresham, who she loved with all of her heart; and as a single mother, Paula raised Brandon with the help of other family members. Paula’s greatest joy was being the grandmother to her granddaughter Rylee. She loved spending time with her granddaughter whenever she got the chance to see her. She loved listening and singing to all genre of music. Paula had a memory like an elephant! She remembered things like her sibling’s friend’s names and many of their kids’ names and ages. She was an active member of New Hope Fellowship Utah and loved to worship in-person and virtually. Paula truly enjoyed being around her New Hope Family. She attended Grace Fellowship for many years, and she also loved and thought of them often. Everyone who met Paula will remember her as a kind, positive, caring, beautiful, special lady, and a true friend. Her family will remember her as one who loved them unconditionally, through good times and the bad. Paula is survived by her son Brandon Gresham (Kristi), granddaughter Rylee, her siblings Debbie Grundy (Lee) and Sheila Mercer (David), her nephews Raymond Grundy, Troy and Derek Gresham. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Jeanine Gresham, and her brother, David Gresham. The family would like to thank the medical professionals at Lakeview Hospital who lovingly assisted in Paula’s care before she passed away. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday September 25th, at 11:00 am, at Lindquist Mortuary & Cemetery, 1867 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah. At approximately 12:30 pm, a Celebration of Life & reception event will follow at New Hope Fellowship, 1204 East 1450 South, Clearfield, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a charitable donation to the American Diabetes Association on behalf of Paula.