Paula Rae Griffith, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A funeral service for Paula Griffith will be held at 10:00 AM on Fri., Aug. 19 at the Faith Christian Outreach Church, 1302 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. The Revs. David Plooster, Monte Knudsen and Ray Bettis will officiate. Burial will be at 3:00 PM on Friday at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, IA. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 9:00 PM on Thur., Aug. 18 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-8 PM Thursday evening. Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association or the Scleroderma Association. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com Mrs. Griffith, the former Paula Rae Oglevie, was born March 19, 1957 in Des Moines, IA. She was the daughter of Benny Leonard and Pauline Minnie (Self) Oglevie. She attended Hoover High School and graduated in January of 1977 from Roosevelt High School, both in Des Moines. On August 27, 1977 at the First Christian Church in Des Moines, Paula was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Griffith. The couple made their home in the Grundy Center, IA area where Paula was a nurse's aide at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. The couple moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1978 where Paula continued her career as a nurse's aide at the Mt. Pleasant Mental Health Institute for 9 years. Paula then took a position with the Owl's Nest Daycare Center in Mt. Pleasant. She went back to college at Southeastern Community College for classes in Administrative Skills. Paula completed her working career as a receptionist for the Shear Advantage Hair Salon in Mt. Pleasant. After retirement, Paula volunteered as a Home Care Aide. Paula formerly attended the First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant where she was active in many children related events, including Moms-in-Touch, the church's nursery and Vacation Bible School. She also taught bible study in the Seekers class as well as participating in other bible studies and commentaries. Paula was currently a member of the Faith Christian Outreach Church. In her spare time, Paula enjoyed reading murder mysteries, completing word search puzzles and watching old movies. Her love of Christmastime allowed her to be keenly involved in being a very talented shopper. Always maintaining a cheerful disposition, Paula was one who never met a stranger, even through her struggles with health concerns. Most of all, she treasured the time she could be with Yoda, her pet Pug dog and her husband Bob, who was the love of her life. Those thankful for sharing in Paula's life include her husband of 38 years, Bob of Mt. Pleasant; 2 sisters and their husbands, Pam & Jack Vance of Bondurant, IA and Barb & Ray Bettis of Knoxville, IA; her mother-in-law and step-father-in-law, Betty & Harold Reed of Urbandale; her sister in law, Carlene Griffith of Lenexa, KS and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Her parents, a brother and 3 beloved dogs, Bronkie, Mugsy and Buddy, precede Paula in death.

Visitation

AUG 18. 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (CDT)

Kimzey Funeral Home 213 North Main Street Mount Pleasant, IA, 52641

Family Present to Greet Friends

AUG 18. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Kimzey Funeral Home 213 North Main Street Mount Pleasant, IA, 52641

Service

AUG 19. 10:00 AM (CDT)

Faith Christian Outreach Church 1302 East Washington Street Mount Pleasant, IA, 52641

Committal Service

AUG 19. 3:00 PM (CDT)

Pleasant View Cemetery Aplington, IA, 50604