Viva Pauletta "Paula" Stevenson

Paula Stevenson, age 80, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 22, 2025, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren and passed away peacefully and with grace. There will be a memorial service held in Paula's honor on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 2609 South Main Street, Roswell, New Mexico. Viva Pauletta “Paula” Stevenson was born to Robert P. Jones and Viva Jones on May 26, 1945, in Texas. She moved around a lot as a child before settling in Roswell, New Mexico, with her father and stepmother, Irene Jones. As an adult, she married Kenneth D. Price and had 4 beautiful children, before divorcing and subsequently meeting the love of her life, David M. Stevenson. They were married in 1974, and a daughter was born that year. Paula and David were very happily married until his death in 2010. Paula remained a devoted widow until her passing. Paula was an absolutely amazing mother and natural caretaker. She was loving, funny, beautiful and graceful. She was everything to her children and her grandchildren. She was actively involved in their lives and remained so until her death. She was compassionate, hardworking and would have done anything in the world for her family and those she loved. To say she was an amazing cook and baker would be an understatement. Everyone always wanted to cook as good as “Momma” could. She loved playing games and made sure to teach her kids and grandkids how to play. She couldn’t go to a store without finding some little thing for someone or an amazing deal or sale, going so far as to call all of her girls to see if they needed anything. There was truly just something magical that always seemed to surround Paula. Paula is survived by her 5 children: Donna Jenkins (David); Jason Price (Sandy); Paula Price (Michael); Robert Price (Tish); & Carolyn Winckler (Jonathan). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren: John Drew Garlinger (Angela); Jessi Samson (Brian); Amanda Grajeda (Albert); Kenny Price (Kristian); Amy Jo Jones (Morgan); Brian Bradshaw (Sarah); Jordan Garlinger (Krystina); Alyssa Lopez (Marcello); Criquette Prather; Sarah Winckler; Emily Winckler; Nathan Price; & Katherine Winckler. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way, as well as her brother, Benny Foster, and stepsister, Cynthia Holt. Paula was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and her beloved husband, David. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Chaves County Cancer Fund. The family wishes to extend their eternal gratitude and thanks to hospice nurse, Jamie, and the staff at Interim Healthcare for their unfailing care in assisting Paula to pass with as much dignity and grace as she lived her life. If I knew I only had one more day with you, I’d breathe you into my soul. I’d fill my heart and mind with you. I’d hang on to every word you said and bury, deep inside my memory, the sound of your voice.

Viva Pauletta "Paula" Stevenson

May 26, 1945 - June 22, 2025