Paula A Cullum, age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born on October 6, 1961 in Dallas Texas to Joe and Jean McNaughten (Wildman). She was a wife, a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 4 who called her Nana. She loved being a Nana. She had many life long friends that she loved to get together with and chat about life. She cared for her family and friends with her whole heart. She was very creative and you could always see the love she put into her arts and crafts. She is survived by her husband, Ashley Cullum, mother Jean Wildman, oldest daughter and son in-law  Dawn and Leo Castagna, youngest daughter Jean Ann Cullum, son Thomas (Tommy) Cullum, oldest grandson Xavier Castagna, oldest granddaughter Brooklyn Athena Watson, youngest granddaughter Olivia Cullum and youngest grandson Eli Castagna.
 
Memorial services will be held at East Gate Funeral Home 1910 East Gate Drive Garland Texas 75041 on January 7th at 12PM.
 
We will go some place near for lunch after the service and anyone is welcome to join. 
 
Flowers can be delivered to the funeral home the day before the service.
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October 06, 1961 December 19, 2022
October 06, 1961 -- December 19, 2022

Paula Cullum

Paula A Cullum, age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born on October 6, 1961 in Dallas Texas to Joe and Jean McNaughten (Wildman). She was a wife, a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 4 who called her Nana. She loved being a Nana. She had many life long friends that she loved to get together with and chat about life. She cared for her family and friends with her whole heart. She was very creative and you could always see the love she put into her arts and crafts. She is survived by her husband, Ashley Cullum, mother Jean Wildman, oldest daughter and son in-law  Dawn and Leo Castagna, youngest daughter Jean Ann Cullum, son Thomas (Tommy) Cullum, oldest grandson Xavier Castagna, oldest granddaughter Brooklyn Athena Watson, youngest granddaughter Olivia Cullum and youngest grandson Eli Castagna.
 
Memorial services will be held at East Gate Funeral Home 1910 East Gate Drive Garland Texas 75041 on January 7th at 12PM.
 
We will go some place near for lunch after the service and anyone is welcome to join. 
 
Flowers can be delivered to the funeral home the day before the service.
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David and Kyna Pinkus December 27, 2022

Friends Dallas , Texas

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, David, Kyna and Alec Pinkus

Warren Caldwell December 27, 2022

Friend Richardson , Texas

Our deep condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cullum Family. Warren, Laura and Wyatt Caldwell

Deanna December 28, 2022

Friend Tarpon Springs , Florida

Our deepest sympathy for your families great loss. Paula and I met through working together. We became really good friends. No matter how long it was that we talked we would just pick up where we left off. I loved Paula. She was a great friend. I am blessed to have been a part of her life. We both were craftersand enjoyed sharing our ideas together. I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you through this very difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort. Love to you all. Sincerely, Deanna and Tim Hunter

Caroline Evans December 29, 2022

Friend Plano , Texas

My heart goes out to the Cullum family. Paula was a dear friend and she will be missed. Sending prayers that God surround you with love and bring you peace.

David and Kyna Pinkus December 29, 2022

Friends Dallas , Texas

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, David, Kyna and Alec Pinkus

Ann Greenwalt December 30, 2022

Friend Grand Prairie , Texas

My deepest condolences to you and your family and friends, I have known Paula for many years, my Daughter worked with her! My prayers are with you all, and may God give you peace and comfort!

Jimmy and Sharron Coon December 30, 2022

Friends Van Alstyne , Texas

We’re so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

David and Kyna Pinkus December 31, 2022

Friends Dallas , Texas

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, David, Kyna and Alec Pinkus

Monika and Jay Harris January 06, 2023

Friends Murphy , Texas

We're so sorry for your loss. The best times were had with you guys playing softball and hanging out. Paula was such a force! She will be missed so much! Prayers for you Ashley and all the family. We love y'all Mo & Jay

Jimmy and Sharron Coon January 26, 2023

Friends Van Alstyne , Texas

We’re so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.