Paula Mitzner Burrow

Paula Mitzner Burrow, age 67, of Mt. Olive, AL passed away peacefully on July 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Jack Mitzner and Mary Lee Mitzner; sister, Mary Bauman. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne Burrow; daughter, Patricia Freeman (Tom); grandson, Thomas Freeman; sister, Jacqueline Gladin (Jack); brother, William Jerry Mitzner (Annette) and several nieces and nephews. Paula was born in Lexington, Tennessee September 7, 1947 and moved to Huntsville, Alabama in 1955. She graduated from Lee High School in 1965. Paula attended Florence State University (UNA) graduating with a B.S. in 1969. She worked 35 years for the Internal Revenue Service retiring in 2004. A great enjoyment for Paula was singing in her high school and college choirs. The enjoyment of singing continued in her adult life as she sang first soprano at Gardendale – Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. A church member at Gardendale – Mt. Vernon for 42 years, she was active in the Chancel Choir, United Methodist Women and Sunday school. Paula enjoyed annual beach trips to Gulf Shores for 29 years with ladies from her Sunday school class and UMW circle. A bond with these ladies she truly cherished. This past spring was their 30th trip. One she missed due to her illness, but was with them in spirit. Thomas, her only grandchild was a great joy to “Maw Maw”. She cherished her time with him especially when she would pick him up from school (Thomas Tuesdays) and he would tell her all about his day and what he was learning. Her heart was truly filled with love and joy for him. Paula will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Pallbearers will be Michael Burrow, David Burrow, Tom Freeman, Wayne Duncan, Dr. Richard Thomason and The Honorable John Carson. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 22, 2015 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at The New Gardendale Funeral Home, 2214 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071. The funeral service will be Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Gardendale – Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071. Burial following the service will be at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, 2100 Moncrief Road, Gardendale, AL 35071. A special thank you to Optum Palliative and Hospice Care for the tender and loving care given to Paula and her family. Memorials may be made to Gardendale – Mt. Vernon UMC Chancel Choir Fund, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071

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Paula Mitzner Burrow

September 7, 1947 - July 20, 2015