Mrs. Patricia L. Paul

Patricia Paul ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Hillis Combs Funeral Home on Feb. 25, 2026.Patricia "Pat" L. Paul, 88 of Zanesville, died 11:40 PM, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Genesis Morrison House Hospice. She was born Tuesday, January 25, 1938 in Zanesville, the daughter of Everett Pletcher and Pauline (Lane) Pletcher. She married Thomas F. Paul on Saturday, August 23, 1958, and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.Pat, along with her husband, enjoyed spending time with their family, and traveled all over the country and the world together. She loved visiting the beach, and enjoyed seafood of all kinds. Pat loved to cook, and her family and friends always looked forward to the wonderful dishes she would prepare.She enjoyed birds, especially hummingbirds, cardinals and flamingos, and was an avid flower gardener. She was a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye Fan, and a Cincinnati Reds Fan. Pat was a long-time member of Eagles Aerie # 302, and American Legion Post # 29 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved a sweet treat, and could always be found with a mocha frappe in her hand, and a smile on her face. Pat was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who greatly enjoyed the time she spent with her family.Pat is survived by her husband of the home, Tom Paul; three children, Annette (Randy) Brown, Kim (Gary) Jadwin and Jeff (Jane) Paul; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Kyle) Davis, Janessa Paul and Ashley Brown; three great grandchildren, Blake & Blaine Davis and Rayne Robison; three siblings, Dormah Mills, Jack (Tammy) Pletcher, and Bill (Joan) Pletcher; and several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Paul and Dolly Paul and special friends, Karen (Lee) Groves, Tim (Donna) Dobbins and Dee Paul.In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Robert Mills, James Paul, and Gerald Paul.Friends and family may call 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Hillis Combs Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 2, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 144 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, with Fr. Donald Abii as celebrant. Pat will be laid to rest in Zanesville Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care in Pat's memory. The family would like to thank the staff of Genesis Home Hospice, and Genesis Morrison House for the excellent care given to Pat during her illness. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombfh.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.