Paula T. DeStefanis, 84, of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 3, 1937. Mrs. DeStefanis was a life long Catholic who was passionate about collecting pretty things. She loved jewelry, thrift stores and flea markets, she even helped her husband work in their flea market booth for years. Mrs. DeStefanis worked for many years at Goldsmith's/Macy's and was an exceptional cook. She took pride in her appearance and will be truly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard "Dusty" DeStefanis and her daughter, Pattye who died in 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Gay Smith; one granddaughter; two grandsons; her sister-in-law, Glenda DeStefanis; and several nieces and nephews who will miss her. All services will be private.

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