Paula Kay Hamilton passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 77 years.

Paula was the daughter of Efton Leo Baxter & Agnes Marie (Sexton) Baxter, born on January 29, 1946, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where she was brought up and attended schools. She graduated Holdenville High School with the Class of 1963 and lived in various parts of Oklahoma before returning to Holdenville in the 1980s. She worked at various occupations throughout her life. Some of her favorite things were painting, needle punch, puzzles like Word Find and crossword. She wanted to sew and gave it a try, but could never get the hang of it. She was much loved and will be sorely missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Efton & Agnes Baxter, and an infant brother.

She is survived by her son, Bobby Dale Hamilton of Holdenville, and her daughter, Shari Langley of Wewoka; six grandchildren: Reba Ryan, Stephen Wakefield, Phillichia Newby, April Tozer, Amanda Hoskins, and Michael Shane Ventris; seventeen great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Lou Giles (John) of Holdenville; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Private family services were held.