Paula Jane King

Funeral service for Paula King will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Donnie Edwards officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2017 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Paula Jane King 81, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, after a long battle with cancer on August 12, 2017. Paula was born on September 28, 1935 in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. She moved to Montana in 1956 where her three older children; Faith, Marc and Misty were born. She moved to Casper, Wyoming where she met and married Arthur “Art” King on March 19, 1965. That union added three sons; Ricky, Butch and Rod. Their daughter Jana Lea was also born. Shortly after the family moved to Riverton, Wyoming where Paula was a stay at home mom until Jana started school. The family lived in Riverton for 11 years. In 1977 they moved to Gillette, when Art started working for the Carter Mining Company. Gillette has been her forever home since. What can you say about Paula? Words seem inadequate. She lived for God – Family – Country and Friends, she gave 100%.  Paula started working for First National Bank in July 1977. She took a short two year break and went back to work. She has been there ever since. Paula, mom, G’ma, PJ, Peej, will be remembered most for her no nonsense way. She reveled in getting one over on her family and friends or (soon to be friends) and for anyone who knew her or was the recipient of one of her many characters could tell you. Although small in stature she was a giant to us all. Fierce, feisty, loyal, determined, strong and graceful. Willful, stubborn, resourceful and kind. Above all she was a lady and will be missed to eternity. Paula is survived by her daughters; Faith (Ed), Misty (Randy), and Jana, son; Rod (Ginger), 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-daughter, her sister; Dixie in Oklahoma and very special friend Brent. She is preceded in death by her husband; Art King, and sons; Marc, Ricky and Butch. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Paula’s name to Make A Wish-WY 236 West 1st Street, Casper, WY 82601. Memorials and condolences may also be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.gillettememorialchapel.com