Paula Deist Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Paula Deist (Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas), whose life came to an end on June 11, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Robert "Bob" Deist; her parents, Douglas Overton and Mildred Overton (Long); her siblings, Steven Long, Kaye Hibbs and Barbara Jones; her daughters, Laura Skipper and Kim Almond (Ron); her grandchildren, Michael Wood, Cody Almond (Rachel), Ashlee Burgess (Alec), Chelsea Hill (Ryan), Kelsey Norton (Trae) and Kinzee Almond; her great grandchildren, Aubree Shuffield, Grayson Shuffield, Kennedy Smith, Knox Batchelor, Kent Batchelor, Reid Hill, Rowan Hill, Eric Freeman and Jon Freeman; her sister Peggy Tedeschi; and her nephew Huey Estell.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gross Funeral Home Chapel (120 Wrights St, Hot Springs, AR 71913). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers and food, the family requests donations be made in her honor to Hanks Rescue at PO Box 22552, Hot Springs, AR 71903 or http://www.hanksrescue.com.