Condolence From: stevie stockstill
Condolence: Paula was a larger than life person and will be missed by many. She was such a lovely, caring, giving person and she did love the Lord. She was never without her beautiful smile...I teased her that was like her American Express card - she never left home without it. She was truly an extraordinary woman whom we were all blessed to have known.
Sunday October 04, 2015
Condolence From: Paul and Diane Delahunty
Condolence: We were so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. Frank and Paul worked together for years with Caltex. I invited Paula to join our Caltex Ladies Club but couldn't find the time. Now I know why! Paula was so involved all around Texas I know all of the organizations she helped will really miss her. Our condolences to her family and close friends.
Diane and Paul Delahunty
Sunday October 04, 2015
Condolence From: Dr. Peter Alivizatos
Condolence: Any loss in our Transplant Family is painful,we've learned this over the years.
Yet,from time to time the event feels unbearable,as if the dear friend was going to last forever.Such are my feelings at Paula's passing.....
It seems like yesterday that day of May 1989 when we took her to surgery.
She had been transferred to Baylor from Irving Hospital and was kept on intravenous medications after a cardiac arrest.She went for her transplant smiling and two hours after the surgery,still intubated(!),was smiling and shakingmy hand.This incredible incident was captured on camera and made the cover of Baylor's magazine with the transcending message:"The Miracle of Tran-plantation".It says it all and will remain indelible in our memory for the rest of
our lives.
That was Paula:kind,warm,enthusiastic,embracing all and caring about everyone.Equally important,she was loyal to her friends and a staunch ally in times of crisis.As the legendary pioneer American surgeon taught us: "Loyalty,loyalty, it amounts to honesty".
This was not all,however.Paula always transformed feelings into deeds.From day one,she and Frank embarked on a crusade to increase donor awareness,attending meetings,giving talks, organizing transplant events and"showing the flag".Personally, I consider her masterpiece the Farewell Dinner for 300 persons at the Country Club,in March 1996,which she organized singlehandedly before my departure.
Paula,you were exceptional and we will miss you greatly.Farewell.
Sunday October 04, 2015
Condolence From: Monica Flatley McIntyre
Condolence: Dearest Paula: How we loved having you join our family and participate in so many of our gatherings during your many years of marriage to our brother Fran. You always had that beautiful smile on your face and your warm, sweet nature captured our hearts.
I am so grateful for your trip to Boston three weeks ago for the funeral of my husband, Jim. Our family is so sad at your passing but happy that we had one last chance to visit with you and be the beneficiaries of your uplifting spirit and boundless love.
RIP, Paula, with the Lord and your dear Fran. Love Monica
Friday October 02, 2015
Condolence From: Melinda Bronaugh Vorderkunz
Condolence: Paula was so full of life. I am sorry we will not get to make the trip to Prairie Hill with Paula, Donna and Debbie. God Bless!
Thursday October 01, 2015
Condolence From: Carolyn Coe Rogers
Condolence: So many of our mutual friends can trace their relationship and love of Paula back to grade school. I was not that 'lucky.' We didn't really get to know one another until high school -- but, that was enough to last us until last Monday when she left us.
I will miss her smile, her generosity, and 'giggle.' She was a true friend who did not 'share' private conversations; a gem of a friend - true blue. Thus, Paula had so, so many friends who will grieve for some time - we pray that she may rest in blissful peace.
Thursday October 01, 2015
Condolence From: Catherine Bundick
Condolence: Thank you, Lord for the mom you gave me!
My mother was a true friend, servant to her community in so many ways, a grandmother to my kids, and loved by many. I am so grateful that God gave us 27 more years to spend with her after her heart transplant. She knew she had been given a second chance at life and she lived it well. I want to let everyone know that Frank Flatley was the most important person in her life. He loved her for over 25 years and they had a wonderful marriage together. He literally handed her the heart transplant medications she needed to keep her healthy until he went to be with the Lord. She loved him and grieved hard for him. She was heartbroken and life was not the same without him. It still brings tears to my eyes when I see or talk to his family, especially his brothers who look and sound so much like Frank. I am truly blessed and grateful for the entire Flatley Family who loved and cared for my mom and treated her like family. She adored all of you and I feel as if I know you from all that she talked about regarding the fun times spent at Flatley weddings and get-togethers. Thank you, Frank, for helping make my mom's life so happy. I will miss both of you every day!
Thursday October 01, 2015
Condolence From: Debbie Fuller
Condolence: I grew up adoring my cousins, Paula and Cosby. I so wanted to be like Paula in every way. Our friendship grew deeper over the years, and we had such great talks and so much fun together! I most admire and cherish her zest for and view of life; the way she valued friends, family, helping people and just being alive. We recently had a great weekend together at our house, and had planned another at her house in a couple of weeks. I know she's with precious Frank now, and I'm so happy about that, but I selfishly wish he could have waited just a bit longer! She knew I loved her--like so many others--and knew I'd finish out my life just as it started: adoring her still.
Wednesday September 30, 2015
