Mrs. Paula Gayle New, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Paula was born on Tuesday, March 21, 1944, in Newport News, Virginia to the late Paul C. Flanders and Virginia Adeline Lohr Flanders. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Joe New. Shortly after her birth, her family relocated to Wrightsville, Georgia where she spent the rest of her childhood.

Paula was a Godly woman and was very dedicated to her church Stark Methodist Church of Jackson. She was a generous, kindhearted woman that loved her family. One of her favorite hobbies was gardening, which she was proud of, as she was the President of the Gardening Club. She loved the outdoors and loved deer hunting and fishing.

Paula is survived by her children; Joey New, Jeff New (Donna), Jill Morris (Jon), grandchildren; Trent Yarbrough (Jocelyn), Audrey New, Adeline New, great-grandchild; Lyla Yarbrough, siblings; Bob Flanders (Kelly), Kay Williams as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A Memorial Service for Ms. Paula New will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Stark Methodist Church with Reverend Bob Wooten and Reverend Chris Mullis officiating. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, as well as the Stark Methodist Church Congregational Care Fund, 1097 Halls Bridge Road, Jackson, Georgia 30233, in memory of Paula New.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.westburyfuneralhomes.com

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the New family.