Paula Van Dyke

paula van dyke

May 22, 1964 ~ April 1, 2025

Born in: Arcadia, California
Resided in: Antioch, Tennessee

Paula Van Dyke, of Antioch TN, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2025.

She is survived by her husband Melvin Van Dyke, her sons Brian and Chris Bowman, her daughter Stephanie Bowman, and her mother Penny Caculadies.

She is predeceased by her grandmother Edna Hanna, and father Flyod Coombs.

Throughout her life, she was a devoted wife and hardworking mother. Paula was a military brat growing up, which allowed her to live in many different states. She enjoyed traveling the globe and trekking through most of the United States.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Madison Funeral Home 219 E Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN 37115 with Hubert Cunningham officiating.

Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at Madison Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements are proudly handled by West Nashville’s only family and owner funeral home, Compassion Funeral and Cremations Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN  37209.  615-857-9955.

Services

Visitation: April 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Madison Funeral Home
219 E Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115


Celebration of Life: April 5, 2025 3:00 pm

Madison Funeral Home
219 E Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115


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  1. Old friend .. we meant in 7th grade first day of school !! We had great times growing up together !! You know I was always the one pulling jokes on you and Kelly! Now you got the last one! April’s Fools Day Paula, Really? Ok, I will let you have the last one between us !
    Lives took us in different directions after graduation !You seen the world and I stayed close to home, meaning Indiana !
    RIP old friend ! We will meet again ! Be ready for me cause you know I always get the last one in !🤗. Love you my dear friend
    Go fly high Paula !! You earned you wings my friend !!

  2. I am so thankful that we were able to share part of our childhood, “best friends,” circle, and that we found each other again as adults. Paula, you were always the wiser voice of reason amongst us. You made it very easy to love you, and I always will…..more like a sister, than merely a friend. I am sorry that you suffered in your end, but I rejoice that you have found rest. Enjoy heaven, sweet Paula. Enjoy heaven.❤️❤️💔❤️❤️

  3. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing and loss of Paula. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She was a friend that was kind, caring, and fun to be around during our time at Lapel High School. Thanks for all the fun times. I will always remember you with a smile. Fly high and be free my friend. 🩷

  4. My sweet sweet sister, it’s so hard to believe you are really gone.i want to pick up the phone and call you so many times, but I know you won’t answer😢😢..I love and miss you so much…until we meet again sister…
    Love you bunches your little sister
    Marla


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