Paula Sue Lange

Paula Sue Lange, 63, of Sedalia passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 15, 1958 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Eugene Haynes and Betty (Polm) Haynes, who preceded her in death.

On May 9, 1975, she was united in marriage to Jerry Ford, who resides in Knob Noster, MO. On June 21, 2006 in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Carl Lange, who preceded her in death on January 23, 2021.

At the young age of five, Paula and her siblings lost their father in a traffic accident. After a short time, Robert C. Enoch Sr. and his children came into their lives and they became a blended family. In 1966, the family relocated from Buffalo, NY to Sedalia, MO.

Paula attended Smith Cotton High School, and received her LPN from State Fair Community College. She was a LPN in the Sedalia area nursing homes. She also worked in private home care alongside her mother. She later went on to work for Rival Manufacturing. While living in Columbia, MO she thoroughly enjoyed working for Mizzou Athletics.

In her free time she loved to travel, everything Tweety Bird, listening to Elvis, playing mahjong, art coloring books, word puzzles, spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a very loving and kind soul and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by three children, Christopher Ford, Douglas (Kathy), and Kimberley Cobb (Desmond); five step children, Donnie Lange (Debbie), Rickey Lange (Cathy), Martie Hogan (Bill), Marvelee Lange, and Marlenna Lange; five siblings, Linda Carlson (Jim), Karen Kelly (Steve), Kimberly Whorton (Brian), Gene Haynes, and Gary Enoch (Janny); ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; and 15 step-grandchildren; 26 step-great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Paula was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Enoch Sr., a daughter, Melissa Ann; a brother, Robert C. Enoch Jr.; a sister, Cheryle Haehl; a daughter-in-law, Kristain Ford, and a step daughter, Carla Allison.

A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Don Satterwhite officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Honorary bearers will be Kaysen Ford, Na' Liyah Ward, Cannon Jordan-Cobb, Kimberly Whorton, Rima Umbles-Dickson, and Martie Hogan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.