Paula Drinkwine - Latam

Paula Dianne Drinkwine Latam (79) of Jackson, Michigan passed away on December 19, 2024 under the compassionate care of the staff at Senior Moments Assisted Living.  Born on June 13, 1945, she was everyone’s favorite Avon Lady for over 30 years and worked at Willbee concrete for 17 years before retiring in 2011.  She enjoyed attending church, where she also worked with children in AWANAS and was Church Treasurer for many years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and music concerts.

Reuniting with Paula in Heaven are her husband of 41 years, Robert Drinkwine and her husband of 5 years, Keith Latam.  

Cherishing her memory on Earth are her children Sharon (Doug) Hart O’Hara, Tim (Jenny) Drinkwine, Laura (Eric) Morgan and James (Tammy) Drinkwine.  Also surviving are her grandchildren Nathan Stesney, Chelsea O’Hara, Trenton and Morgan LeFaive, James Coffit, Steven Drinkwine, Alyssa and Austin (Katie) Keiser, Nick Morgan, Sierra, Alexander, Ellyana and Charles Drinkwine, her always loving and steadfast sister Gloria (Michael) Ellis and numerous nieces and nephews.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A celebration of life will take place on Monday December 30, 2024 at 11am at Vandercook Baptist Church with Kyle Vegter officiating.  A luncheon will be held following the service for those who wish to join the family in remembering and celebrating Paula.  All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to purchase a memorial in Paula’s memory to be gifted to Senior Moments Assisted Living.

Please express your condolences to the family at www.watson-funeral-chapels.com.

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