Paula JoAnn Moncrief, 64, of Seadrift, passed away March 29, 2022, in Corpus Christi. Paula was born March 9, 1958, in Port Lavaca to Evelyn Christine Middaugh and Joe Thomas Middaugh.

She graduated from Calhoun High School. She was with her lifelong partner Buddy Hernandez for 14 years. She worked as the Seadrift City Secretary for 21 years.

Paula is survived by her lifelong partner, Buddy Hernandez; children, Monte Jr. and spouse, Meghan, and Crystal Cossey and spouse, Jeremiah; brother, Terry Dale Middaugh; grandchildren, Mason, Mackenzie and Marcus Moncrief, and Madisyn and Cody Cossey; and many nieces.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Thomas Middaugh; mother, Evelyn Christine Middaugh; and brother, Thomas Earl Middaugh.

Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at 1st Assembly of God Church in Seadrift with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jeremiah Cossey, Adam Price, Chad Critendon, Dolph McVicker, Bubba Brown and Dan Key. Honorary Pallbearers were Mason Moncrief, Mackenzie Moncrief, Marcus Moncrief, Madisyn Cossey and Cody Cossey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Words of comfort, fond memories, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.