Paula J. Parker, 73, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 29, 1953, in Lebanon to Albert J. and Barbara C. Copenhaver-Hutson (both deceased).
Paula enjoyed her family above everything else. She enjoyed family gatherings and attending any event her grandchildren were participating in. She truly loved the beach and the ocean.
She is survived by her three children, Steve Parker, Dan Parker, and Jennifer Grayless (Parker); two daughters-in-law, Molly and Anne Parker; ten grandchildren, Kailyn Hoagland (Parker), Hannah Parker, Alyssa Parker, Jakob Cox, Alex Cox, Haydn Parker, Kennedy Parker, Parker Grayless, Owen Grayless, and Landen Grayless; eight great grandchildren, Nora, Henry, Aela, Maeven, Astoria, Dakota, Carter, and Myles; sister, Tess Allen; sister-in-law, Lynne Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Hutson.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with her arrangements.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com