Paula Victoria McNutt, 72 of Mechanicsville, MD died January 8, 2011 at her residence. Born December 29, 1938 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Theresa and Howard Keider. P

aula most enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs Jake and Moe. In addition, she enjoyed working in her yard and doing word search puzzles. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, sister and grandmother.

Paula is survived by her children, Gale and husband Paul Buckler, Gary and wife Stephanie McNutt, Teri Fowler, Traci and husband Bill Bridgett, Thomas and wife Barbara McNutt, her sister, Janice and husband Ron Reaume, her brother-in-law, Bob and wife Barbara McNutt, her grandchildren Nicholas and Brody Buckler, Bruce and Michael Bridgett, Stacey Hunt, Samantha Fowler, Thomas F. McNutt, and her great-grandchildren Boden Hunt, Little Tom, Annabella and Julianna McNutt.

The family will receive friends for Paula's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00pm at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home located at 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. A service will be held at 7:00pm. A private interment will take place Friday, January, 14, 2011.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD or the American Lung Association, 1840 York Rd., Ste. M, Timonium, MD 21093.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.