Paula Joan Tapley

March 22, 1950 - December 30, 2018

Paula Joan Tapley, daughter of Marjorie (Gapp) Tapley and Ernest L. Tapley passed away on December 30, 2018 at her home in Glendive, Montana. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Reverend Kevin Petersen officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. She was the first born of a set of fraternal twins in Whitefish, Montana on March 22, 1950. She is survived by her twin sister Pamela and her mother. Paula has lived away from family since she was 14 months old. She came to Glendive in 1992, first to reside at East Mont and then Nolan Group Home. Paula has been close to many caregivers over the years. Paula had an infectious smile and could make those around her laugh by laughing out loud herself. Those who knew Paula well could bring out the best in her and she in them. Paula could command a room with her personality. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.