Paula Kay Beckman

Paula Kay Beckman passed away suddenly on Friday September 18, 2026. She was the daughter of Pauline (Tucci) Koehler and Donald Beckman. Born on January 20, 1972. Paula graduated from Badin High School in 1990. She loved playing soccer throughout her lifetime, playing say, select and varsity for Badin. She attended medical school receiving her practical nursing certificate. She worked for several doctors before retiring. Paula was a very caring person, willing to help anyone anytime, especially her mother. She loved riding her Harley with Dave and working in the yard taking care of her flowers. She adored her 6 grandchildren and spending time with them. Paula leaves behind her fiancé David Drury; her children Misty Newman, daughter of John Newman, Elisha Thompson and Justine Thompson, children of Elmer Thompson; her mother Pauline Koehler and stepfather Mike Koehler; stepmother Marcie Beckman; brother David (Darci) Beckman; sister-in-law Lucky Beckman; 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Emma, Eli, Eniyah, Envy and Justin Jr. Many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her daughter Stormy Newman; Father Donald Beckman; Brother Greg Beckman; grandparents Pat Tucci, JoAnne Tucci, Don Beckman and Marion (Beckman) Little; Uncle Bob Beckman; Aunts Mary Ann Beckmam and Mary Beth Beckman; Cousins Daniel Tucci, Jessica (Tucci) Bowling and nephew Mark Hibbard. Visitation will be on Friday September 25, 2026, from 10:00am until the time of service (12:00pm) at Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd. Fairfield, OH 45014 with Pastor Rick Ponton officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Animal Friends Humane Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.avancefuneralhome.com