Paula Hollis

Paula Belle Robinson Hollis, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on December 31, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by family.  She was born to the late Lorene D. and Mildred Robinson on July 18, 1937, in Piggott. Paula was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW having served many roles in the organization over the years. She was an avid reader, overcoming her dyslexia to find love in books.  She enjoyed playing bingo and doing puzzles. Paula was a dedicated housewife who found joy in spending time with her husband and children.  Her support in the activities of her children kept her busy in Scouts, camping, and sporting events.  She was especially encouraging when it came to learning something new and even when money was tight, found a way to support her children's interest.  Her greatest joy was multiplied when grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along. Her love and devotion to family will leave a hole in our hearts that will never be forgotten.  Paula was of Baptist belief.  In addition to her parents, Paula is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fred Hollis; sister, Tica Camp; and Brother, John Robinson.

Paula is survived by her daughter, Becky Shannon (Sam) of Jonesboro; sons, Richard Hollis (Karen) of Jonesboro, Jeff Hollis (Gerry) of Panama City, Florida, and Phillip Hollis of Jonesboro; sisters, Ruth Durham of Norton, Kansas and Amanda Lane of Memphis; grandchildren, Stephani Parish (Tommy), Taylor Kimble (Greg),  Brannen Hollis (Brandi), Bo Pulliam (Sabrina), Chris Pulliam (Mary Hannah), Hunter Pulliam, Kristopher Hollis, Jakob Bleichner (Keisha), Sean Hollis (Anu), Anthony Bleichner (Christina), and Dane Hollis (Takhinsha); and great grandchildren, Hollis Parish, Archer Parish, Sawyer Parish  Kaylei Hollis, Kiyah Graham, Sophie Graham, Jaxon Pulliam, Lucy Pulliam, Gunner Pulliam, Stella Pulliam, Brooke Pulliam, Kaed Mathson, Kilean Putney, Kinsley Putney, Lucy Bleichner, Tatum Bleichner, Neela Hollis, Siena Bleichner, Amelia Bleichner, Silo Hollis, and Luka Hollis.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.

A private service will be held at the Knobel Cemetery, May 28th at 1:00 for the family.