Obituaries

Paula Jean Werner passed away on December 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bernard Werner, her father, Robert Lindell Collins, her mother, Jane (Bower) Collins, and her brother Robert Lindell Collins. Paula is the beloved Granddaughter of Pauline (Theil) Collins-Neidringhaus.

Paula is the beloved mother of Paul Robert Werner, sp Judith Ann Werner, Laura Ann Werner, Julie Marie Garcia, sp Jorge Garcia, Karen Florence Morris, sp Arthur J Morris.

Paula is the grandmother of Sarah Lindsey sp Justin Lindsey, Kayla Michael sp Joseph Michael, Kristen Perez, sp Jacob Perez, Michelle Allison, Jorge Garcia Jr, sp Abbie Garcia, Joshua Garcia sp Hilda Garcia, and Brandon J Martin. Paula is the beloved great grandmother of 9 and great-great grandmother of 2.

Paula is also survived by siblings Sister Gayle (Collins) Frazier and William Clay Collins. Paula is the aunt to William Henry (Billy) Frazier and Patrick Allen Frazier (deceased).

Life Accomplishments:
Paula was born on July 7, 1936 and raised in Maplewood, Missouri. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School. Paula was an accomplished concert pianist who was featured in her early teens as a guest with the St. Louis Symphany Orchestra. She traveled extensively with her grandmother Pauline Neidringhaus via ship to destinations in South America and Europe. Paula went on to marry her childhood sweetheart Paul B. Werner, who lived across from where she grew up. Paula and Paul were married 63 years until the passing of Paul on June 7, 2023. Paula was a dedicated, loving, and nurturing spouse and parent devoted to her family's happiness and well-­being. Paula took immense pride in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Paula enjoyed reading, self-education, classical music, The Muny Opera, ballet, and many movie musicals.