Paula Saddler, 57, of Bowling Green, MO, formerly of Warren,  Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born in North Carolina, the beloved child of Don and Roberta (Watkins) Heienes. After attending the local schools, Paula received her Bachelor's in Psychology from the School of the Ozarks. She was a very outgoing person, who never met a stranger. In her younger days, Paula was the life of the party. She enjoyed spending time with her family,  watching movies, and crocheting. Paula liked to be outdoors when she could and she loved nature. Her first priority was always her family and she was devoted to them. Paula was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She will be remembered lovingly by all those who knew her.

Paula is survived by her husband, Christopher Saddler, her two sons: James Anthony Salmons, and Andrew Russell (Kourtney) Salmons, her mother, Roberta Heienes, one sister, Susan Hines, and her grandchildren: Aurora, Carusso, Greysun, Aliciia, and Bret, as well as many other relatives and friends.

The family will host a celebration of life both locally and in Ohio on later dates. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest register a  mccoyblossomfh.com