Pauletta McCarren

McCarren, Pauletta, age 81, of Waynesville, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville. Pauletta graduated from Waynesville High School, class of ’62. She worked several years as a secretary for DESC in Dayton. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Wilmington for many years. With deep faith in God, Pauletta greatly enjoyed reading her Bible for inspiration. She was health conscious her entire life and exercised regularly. She was known to walk 30 minutes each day, using either the concrete pad of her driveway or around the pool table in the basement during poor weather days. She also enjoyed travel over the years. Pauletta’s son was in the Navy and she often visited the locations where he was stationed, including the Great Lakes area, Norfolk, and Charleston, South Carolina. She also enjoyed cruises on the ocean and visiting Las Vegas during her younger days. Pauletta and her family owned a home in Alabama for many years and it became a fond tradition to spend time in the south. Time spent in Alabama usually included fishing adventures, which she enjoyed. Always family-oriented, Pauletta also enjoyed the tradition of getting together with her family at least once per month for birthdays, holidays, and family get-togethers. Among many things, she will be remembered for her love of pink roses. She was preceded in death by her son, Jay McCarren; her parents, Steve and Ada Smith; one brother, Glenn Smith; and one sister, Lisa Harter. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannine (Jordan) Bowdle; granddaughter, Katie Cox; two brothers, Michael (RoseAnne) Smith and Daniel (Barb) Smith; and her sister, Claudette Reedy. The family will receive friends Noon - 1 PM Monday, March 24, at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in Waynesville. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at1 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Miami Cemetery, Corwin. Pastor Casey McCoy will be officiating the services. If desired, contributions may be made to Ohio Living Village Hospice. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.

Pauletta McCarren

July 3, 1943 - March 19, 2025