Paula Marie Charles Obituary

The world bids farewell to Paula Marie Charles (Grand Coteau, Louisiana), departing on September 24, 2025 at the age of 59. Paula leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Paula Marie Charles or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As Paula departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Paula may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Paula leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her father Columbus Charles. She is survived by: her children, Quentin Paul Demone Charles and Katelyn Savoy; her mother Lucy Chavis; her siblings, Kerry Lee Charles (Clentrice) and Christine Richard; her godchildren, Devin Richard and Miaya Bryant; and her nieces, Leah and Lindsey Charles.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 8:30 AM at the Melancon Funeral Home (4708 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570). A rosary will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (174 Church St, Grand Coteau, LA 70541).