Paula Renee Allen

Celebrating the Vibrant Life of Paula Renee Allen

Paula was a bright light, a creative soul, and a devoted mother whose adventurous spirit touched everyone she met. Born Paula Renee McCloud in South Bend, Indiana, on October 1, 1972, Paula grew up in Bangor, Michigan, graduating from Bangor High School in 1991. Driven by her natural curiosity and desire to connect with the world, she attended Davenport University before taking an exciting step west to Tucson, Arizona, where she turned her passion for exploration into a career as a travel agent.

In 1996, Paula married, and in December 1998, she welcomed her beloved son, Daniel Christopher—the first of her two greatest joys. Her journey continued to Torrance, California, in 2002, where she spent five joyful years before welcoming her cherished daughter, Madison Renee, in 2007. Later, Paula relocated to Springfield, Texas, where she brought her signature dedication and friendly presence to her work with the U.S. Postal Service. In 2009, she celebrated a new chapter when she remarried.

Paula returned to her treasured home of Tucson in 2012, where focused on raising Daniel and Madison. She lived her life with incredible resilience, and an unwavering smile. Even while courageously navigating Crohn’s disease for over 30 years and facing cancer beginning in 2025, Paula’s spirit remained fiercely bright. On July 16, 2026, surrounded by love, her spirit found peaceful rest.

Above all else, Paula loved her children fiercely, possessed a brilliant creative energy, and held a lifelong passion for travel and new experiences.

In lieu of flowers, Daniel and Madison have asked that a donation be made to the Pima Animal Care Center. For information on how to donate, please visit: https://www.pima.gov/2286/