Paula McCulley, 58, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 13, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on April 15, 1960 to Louis and Rita (Miller) Kiessling in Defiance. She was married Leonard McCulley, who preceded her in death in 2017. Paula is survived by her sister, Shirley Whitmore of Defiance, brothers, John (Tina) Kiessling and James Kiessling, all of Butler, Indiana, and Tom (Vickie) Kiessling of Auburn, IN, and four step-siblings. She enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Leonard McCulley.

A Memorial Service will be on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance.  Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Shirley Whitmore. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.