Paula West

Paula Wainscott West, 85, of Kenton passed away from this life on Wednesday Dec. 22, 2021, at The Waters Nursing Home in Union City.
Private graveside services were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Rutherford Cemetery. Her immediate family celebrated the life of Paula, with interment immediately following.
Karnes and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Serving as pallbearers were Eddie Martin, David Robles, Michael Robles, Chris Tidwell, Brady Tidwell and Will Riley.
Paula was born April 9, 1936, in Martin, the first-born daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Wainscott. After graduating from Kenton High School, she went to work for the Human Services Department of the State of Tennessee, where she served for more than 40 years before retirement. Mrs. West was a devoted sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Kenton.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe L. West; an infant brother, Billy Wainscott; and her sister, Jeanie Wainscott.
She is survived by her sister, Allison Stinson (Bobby); and daughters, Charlotte Martin (Eddie) and Melynda Tidwell (Chris). She is also survived by her grandsons, David Robles, Michael Robles and Brady Tidwell (Blair).
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.karnesandsonfuneralhome.com.
Published 12.28.21