Area Obituaries
Paula Jean Bailey, age 57 of Lawrenceville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born in Anderson, IN on February 5, 1966, to Stephen and Lois Ann (Foster) Edwards. Paula had worked as a CNA for many years. She also worked at Casey’s and numerous other local businesses as well as making floral cemetery arrangements. Paula was a free spirit, enjoyed crafts and music, and loved her grandchildren immensely. She could be described lovingly as a professional introvert. She is survived by: three daughters- Emily Waterbury, Cierra Costello and husband Jacob, and Alyssa Bailey; four grandchildren- Aaron Jacob, Nikki Adrianna, Joseph Scott, and Rosalie Ann; one sister- Amy Edwards; and her parents- Stephen and Ann Edwards. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Cunningham-Young Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cunningham-Young Funeral Home to assist the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.