Paula Kay Brown Hentschel, 65, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Paula was born on March 9, 1959, in Catawba, NC, a daughter of the late George and Maryann Hollar Brown.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in passing by a brother, George Brown, affectionately known as “Little George.”
Those left to cherish her memory include high school sweetheart and husband of forty-five years, Micheal Hentschel; son, Brandon (Amber) Hentschel; three grandchildren, Brock Hentschel, Jaxon Brockman, and Oaklee Hentschel; brothers, Dale Brown and Wayne (Rita) Brown; brothers-in-law, James (Annette) Hentschel and Scottie (Kim) Hentschel; sisters-in-law, Becky (Ronnie) Hammons and Debbie McRary and fiancé, Jim; father-in-law, Mack (Yvonne) Hentschel; special friends, Tonya, Dolores, Lori, Donna, and many more; her beloved church family; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Icard at 3:00 PM with Rev. Bobby Earls and Dr. Michael Pardue officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the church.
The family welcomes flowers sent for the funeral, as Paula loved flowers.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.
Debbie, many prayers to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I graduated with Paula. Uplifting her family and friends in prayers. God gained another angel.
I miss you baby.I have cried all night but that’s ok. I love you so much I Would have gave my life for you. I love you sweet Paula.
Hi Michael, I’m Paula’s cousin Brenda from Hollar side. I’I hadn’t seen Paula in a long time until I went to nursing home to see Mary Ann,so glad got to reconnect with her. There is nothing worse than losing your partner, i lost my husband in November of 21, it’s totally a diffenentloss, prayers for you, God bless
Our heartfelt sympathy for Michael, Brandon, her entire family. I am Michael’s cousin but have lived out of state for many years. In 2023, my husband Jim and I were privileged to spend the evening visiting at their traditional dinner get together on a Thursday evening at Uncle Mack’s and Aunt Yvonne’s. It was a joy to spend time with this precious lady. She was sweet, gracious and kind; so easy to talk to…and we did! I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity that evening to reconnect with Paula and the family. I pray the bond that has been forged between them will bring strength through this difficult time of loss. May God’s spirit minister away the deep grief you now feel and bring joy in the future with memories cherished with Paula. Our love and prayers for her family and friends🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am so sorry to hear about Paula’s passing. I am so glad I ran into her back in the late summer at Hickory Falls while she was visiting her mother. I had not seen her in years, but I would keep up with her and her precious family on Facebook. I know she loved her family dearly and would do anything for them. I met Paula when we first graduated high school, and we worked together at Northwestern Bank in Granite Falls.
She was a true friend, and I will always cherish that. Michael and Brandon, I know your heart aches and you will miss her deeply. But I know that she is jumping for joy being with her parents and other loved ones.
You will see her again one day. I am praying for peace and comfort for your precious family in the days and weeks ahead. Cherish all of the precious memories.
Hi Micheal and Brandon. Phyllis and I send our love and condolences. SO sorry you lost your sweet Paula. She was such a loving and humble lady. But you will be reunited with her and what a great Day that will be. Will be praying for you both. Sending our love.
Kerry and Phyllis
From : Debbie And Ricky Hill
● IN THE NIGHBORHOOD
DEVELOPMENT!
“WE ARE SO SORRY!!”
FOR YOR LOSS OF PAULA!
WE HAVE KNOWN PAULA FOR ALONG TIME FROM THE (OLD) MDI .
We are so sorry to hear of Paula’s passing at such a young age. Chris and I both want to extend our condolences and pray her memories will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Paula was such a sweet person, and one of the last great graduates of Granite Falls High School. We will be keeping Michael and family in our thoughts. May God bring you peace.
Paula was a dear friend to all her coworkers at MDI. She was more than a coworker we were all friends. Paula was also a member oF the MDI Retired Lady Primetimers. We will miss our dear friend. Paula was such a precious and kind person. Prayers for Michael and her family.