Paula Dean Garakani Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Paula Dean Garakani of McGregor, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Paula left this world on September 27, 2025 at the age of 71, 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 Dean Garakani to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Louis Needham and Ruby Joyce Goode Needham. She is survived by: her husband Hadi H. Garakani; her children, Enjuli Garakani and Arash James Garakani (Ashley); her grandchildren, Corbin Garakani, Brazos Garakani and Darci McNiel; her siblings, Carol Blackwood (Duane Blackwood) and James Needham; and her niece Corie Irvine.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribuation to St. Jude Children's Cancer Research (https://www.stjude.org) or Cook Children's Hospital.
