Obituary of Edith Paul

Edith Joann Clawson was born on November 30, 1959 in Monroe, Michigan. She was born from the union of the late P.J. Clawson and the late Alda (Edwards) Clawson. Jody graduated from Monroe High School in June of 1977. She married the love of her life, James Paul on April 21, 1978 at Grape Missionary Baptist Church. Together they raised three daughters. Jody attended LaSalle Missionary Baptist Church and has been a dedicated member there for over thirty-five years. There she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School each summer. Faith was very important to Jody and she received much joy sharing her faith with others. As Jody stayed home to raise her children, she blessed others by providing babysitting services at her residence. After the children had grown, she helped support her family as a cashier at Walmart for more than ten years. Jody was a very kind and loving person, always having nice words to say about everyone she met. Jody relished the time that she shared with her family, and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Edith "Jody" Joann Paul, age 54 of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at home under the care of Heartland Home Hospice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Brenda Pridemore. To cherish her memory, Jody leaves her beloved husband of thirty-six years: James Paul of Monroe; three daughters: Misty (Ed Henry) Remnant, Jennifer (Scott) Brown of Monroe and Amanda Paul of Monroe; two sisters: Sondra (Junior) Chumley and Peggy (Timothy) Tyniw; six brothers: Roger (Chris) Clawson, Phillip (Penny) Clawson, Larry Clawson, Randy (Kimberly) Clawson, Jeffrey Scott (Tina) Clawson and Lee (Sandy) Clawson; nine grandchildren: Grace Brown, Avery Brown, Katelyn Remnant, Kiley Remnant, Edward "E.J." Russell Henry Jr. , Hailey Henry, Feliscity Henry, Mary Henry and Cody Henry. Friends may gather from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070, formerly Bennett Funeral Services. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, May 8, 2014 also at Merkle's with Reverend Joseph Baird of LaSalle Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Cremation will follow through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia, Michigan. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.