Paula Rae Whitlow, 37, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at her residence.

  She was born June 19, 1980 to Terry Lee and Shirley E. (Hurst) Whitlow.

  Paula is survived by her parents, sister, Amy (John) Sefton of St. Paul; nephew, Drake Sefton; and niece, Mckayla Sefton.

  She was employed at Lowe’s in Franklin until her illness.

  Paula enjoyed traveling, reading, collecting hats and music.  Christmas was her favorite holiday.

  She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2018 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville.  Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

  Burial will be at Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville.

  Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the Whitlow family.

  Memorial contributions may be given to the Paula Rae Whitlow Funeral Fund in care of the funeral home.

  Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.