Paula D. Bentley, 62, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024.
She was born January 13, 1962 in Greensburg, IN. to Sheridan Ray Bentley and Paulette (Alexander) Bentley Lane.
Paula graduated from South Decatur High School with the class of 1980.
She honorably served in the United States Army for 3 years. She had a love for the outdoors and nature. She especially loved the times spent hiking, camping and bird watching. One of her favorite places to hike was up in New York. Paula was creative and enjoyed wood working. She also enjoyed music of all kinds and even played the trumpet. Some of her favorite times were spent on retreats with friends, such as, Healing Warrior Hearts, Operation Red Wings Foundation and Homeward Bound Adirondacks. During the times spent with Homeward Bound, she thrived on volunteering and helping her fellow veterans. Paula touched many lives while active with these organizations and she grew special friendships that were very important to her. She had previously worked at the YMCA in Greensburg for several years before starting to enjoy retirement.
She is survived by her mother; her sister, Susannah Sering; her niece, Allee (husband, Joseph) Kreppein; her great-nieces and nephew, Juliet, Madeleine, Alice and Philip.
She was preceded in death by her father; her paternal grandparents, Elvin and Bernice Bentley and maternal grandparents, Paul and Catherine Alexander.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Paula’s family.
Memorial donations honoring Paula may be sent to Healing Warrior Hearts, 10919 W. Bluemound Rd #50, Milwaukee, WI 53226.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
