Paula Vanessa Haynes Williams Obituary
Paula Vanessa Haynes Williams (Deridder, Louisiana) passed away on September 29, 2026. Paula, born on October 5, 1960, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paula Vanessa Haynes Williams to show support.
Paula will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Paula will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Paula’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: husband: Michael Anthony Williams; parents: Joseph Haynes and Annie Haynes; daughters: Ishka Arogundade, Abimbola Arogundade, and Ayana Coleman (Stanley Coleman, Jr.); brother: Dale "Speedy" Haynes; sister: Marion Galbreath; grandchildren: Omar Lynch, Jr., Ethan Lynch, and Zj'Kai Lynch; and the countless others who knew her as "Aunt Paula.".
A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder (120 Mahlon St, DeRidder, LA 70634).
