Claudia Diane Pauley, 72, of Morgantown, is at peace in Heaven after a brave fight with cancer. Claudia passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Stonerise of Morgantown.
Claudia was born on March 9, 1950, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Orville Lafayette Pauley and Josephine Davis Pauley.
Claudia is survived by her daughter, Tammy Jo Boudreau (Grant), of Bruceton Mills; three grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah and Zachary; four great-grandchildren, Isabella, Roman, Sanora and Cyrus; her twin sister, Orvella Jo Deavers, of Morgantown; nephews, Brad Henry (Cammy), Dennis Henry (Tammy) and Mark Vannoy; and nieces, Sheila Powell (B.K.), Susan Fusco (Randy), Kelly Dennis (Robert) and Patricia Johns (Michael).
In addition to her parents, Claudia was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Pauley Vannoy and her husband Forrest; brother, Kenneth R. Pauley and his wife Sheila; and sister, Cora Lou Pauley Henry and her husband Elroy.
Claudia retired from West Virginia University after 22 years of service. She enjoyed camping and fishing and had an unparalleled love for animals and adored her cat, Tennessee. Claudia had an amazing sense of humor and an adventurous spirit that made her extra special in the eyes of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends may join the family to honor Claudia’s life and legacy at Laurel Point United Methodist Church, 1 Hillview Estates, Morgantown, WV 26501, where a memorial service will begin at noon on Saturday, April 22, 2023, followed by a dinner for those in attendance in the church fellowship hall.
Flowers are welcome and should be delivered directly to the church on the day of the service.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care and SFCC Crematory is providing care and guidance to the family.
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