Paula Jean Ellis nee Worstell, 59, of Union, passed away Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at her home.

Paula, daughter of Paul Worstell and Jeanette nee Bade was born October 23, 1959 in Washington.

Paula graduated from Union High School, she worked different jobs throughout the years but her favorite job was as a cashier at Walgreens. She greeted everyone with a smile and her kindness touched many of the customers she served. When Paula wasn't working she spent her time reading her new favorite books and getting lost in the stories that she read.

Paula was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Leona Bade.

She is survived by five children, Amy Houston, James Morris of St. Clair, Connie Woodruff of Wildwood, Amy Brehe of Beaufort, and Jacob Kidd of Union; her mother, Jeanette Garris and husband Jack of Union; her father, Paul Worstell; one brother, Bill Worstell and wife Kelly of Union; one sister, Wanda Worstell of Kansas City, MO; six grandchildren, Dayne, Ronnie, Alyssa, Abigail, Gavin and Reagan; other relatives and many friends.