Paula Buckholz

	Paula Crickett Buckholz, 50, of West Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 10:44 a.m. at her home.
	 Paula was a special person in the eyes of her family and many friends.  She fought a long, hard battle in life.  May she now enjoy her peace.  Paula was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Foxcroft Ward at West Frankfort.
	She was born September 24, 1950 at Carbondale, the daughter of Kenneth and Opal Higginbotham.  
	Surviving are her parents, Kenneth and Opal Higginbotham of DeSoto; daughter, Shelley Dawne Hampton of Ziegler; three sisters, Fayetta Chancey of DeSoto, Mary Davis of Zeigler and Levieta Fred of DeSoto; one brother, Charles McCarthy of DeSoto and three grandchildren, Kahree Kotie and Dakota.
	Paula was preceded by a daughter, Wendy Christene George.
	Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 2 at Hillcrest Cemetery at Carterville with Brother Lewis Russell officiating.
	Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville was in charge of arrangements.
