Paula Snelling Wilbanks Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Paula Snelling Wilbanks (Grapevine, Texas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Paula left this world on October 15, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paula Snelling Wilbanks to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Major Russell Snelling and Roberta Snelling; and her husband C. Shane Wilbanks. She is survived by: her brother Dale Snelling (Lisa); her daughter Shaye Wilbanks Kopec (Chris); her grandsons, Zach and Alex (Katie); her son Chad Wilbanks (Rachelle); her grandchildren, Garrett, Reagan and Ava; her great grandchild Shane Wilbanks; Landon. She is also survived by children and grandchildren, her beloved circle of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Grapevine (1002 Park Blvd, Grapevine, TX 76051).
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to the many volunteer and service organizations in Grapevine that she held dear, or to the Denton Animal Shelter, reflecting her lifelong love of animals.
