Paula Rae Linder 76, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. She was born December 19, 1947 in Wathena, KS, daughter of Mary and Buford Patterson. Paula graduated from Elwood High School, class of 1965. On March 7, 2009, she married Perry Linder in St. Joseph. Paula retired in 2021 from Wal-Mart, where she spent 33 years working in the Deli. Her hobbies included traveling, she enjoyed seeking out good places to eat, and she never met a stranger. She also loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Paula was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Linda Stewart. Survivors include: husband, Perry Linder of the home, son, Neal Hatfield of Reeds Spring, MO, daughter, Ramona Angel of St Joseph, grandchildren, Tali Hatfield, Tasha Kellison, Cory Hatfield, Alex Kellison, Brandon Hatfield, Daniel Kellison, and Adam Hatfield, niece, Roxanne McCarron, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Interment following services at the Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena, KS. Memorials are requested to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
