Paula Fay Padgett, 84, of Gracemont, OK was born February 5, 1936 in Scott, OK to Luther and
Vera Garrett. She passed away on May 17, 2020 at her home in Gracemont, OK.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gracemont, OK. Paula worked in Nursing
Home Administration. She worked at Friendship Manor Nursing home in Anadarko, OK and
Shannon Springs Residence in Chickasha, OK.
Paula married Frank McCathern on December 27, 1950 and had three wonderful sons and one
daughter. Frank preceded her in death on May 28th 1989. Paula then met and married James
Padgett on May 11, 1990. He also preceded her in death on January 19th 2011. She will be
greatly missed by her loved ones.
Survivors include:
Sons: Ron McCathern, John McCathern, and Brent McCathern all of Gracemont, OK
Grandchildren: Paige & Justin McConnell; Tyesen & Heyden McCathern; Brandon & Nick
Leonard; Jordan & Austin Whinery; Kim & Kelly McCathern; Josh & Mackenzie McCathern;
Michael & Ashley Hardin; Tonya Peters; Trisha & Triston Greer; Linda Mares; & Cassie
Goodfellow.
19 Great Grandchildren
Brothers: Coy and Lahoma Garrett, Moore, OK; Bob and Joann Garrett, Apache, OK
Preceded in death by parents: Luther and Vera Garrett; Husband, Frank McCathern; Late
Husband, James Padgett; Daughter, Tammy Whinery; Granddaughter, Kim McCathern and
Grandson, Austin Whinery; Sister, Wanda Torres; Brothers, Don and Ray Garrett.
Visitation: 9 am till 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2020
9 am till 8:00 pm Thursday, May 21, 2020
9 am till Noon Friday, May 22, 2020
Graveside Service: 2:00 pm Friday, May 22, 2020
Binger Cemetery, Binger, OK
Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko