Paula Taft

Paula Jean Taft, age 72, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away late Friday afternoon, January 7, 2022, in the emergency room at the Henry County Hospital. She was born February 15, 1949 in Swanton, Ohio to Paul and Mary (Hartman) Fredrick. Paula was a 1967 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, and married Clarence Taft on August 22, 1973. Paula enjoyed collecting angel figurines and glass paperweights.

She will be greatly missed by her beloved husband of 48 years, Clarence, Sr.; son, Clarence Taft, Jr. (Cindy); granddaughter, Caydence Taft; grandson, Clarence Taft III; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary Fredrick; infant daughter, Kelly Lynn; brothers, Tom Mead and Harry Mead and her sisters, Donna Kistner and Shirley Sloan.

Services for Paula will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.