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Obituary For Paula Denise "Pam" Dumas

Graveside service for Paula Dumas, 50, of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 1785 Lee Road 29, Opelika, AL 36804, Reverend Nelson Fears will officiate.

Ms. Dumas, who passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born March 19, 1971, in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Ms. Dumas will be Friday, August 6, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (face covering is required)

She leaves to cherish her memory: her special friend, Derrick King; three children, Tearra Dumas, Leon Cannon, Jr. and Kobe Cannon; four children that she considered her own, Dankea King, MyKeshia Miles, Marcus Ellerbe and LaDarius (Yvante) Ezell; two father figures, Bruce Dowdell, Sr. and McArthur Baker; five grandchildren, Harley Ellerbe, Leon Cannon III, Journee Perry, Brooks Ellerbe and Malayiah Cannon; eleven brothers, (her twin) Paul (Brenda) Dumas, Tony Dumas, Dell (Faith) Brooks, Adrian (LaQuana) Brooks, Lance (Lanoya) Brooks, Christopher Montaque (Tasma) Turk, Jemario Williams, Darryl Grimmett, Marlin Brooks, Lopez Dowdell and Bruce (Brendnette) Dowdell, Jr.; eight sisters, Britteny Long, Twila Brooks, Tacara Brooks, Beverly Philpot, Marquita Tolbert, Bisa Peterson, Shondrea Taylor and Melissa Rowe; three devoted friends as sisters, Stephanie Crayton, Natasha Crayton and Shantella Crayton; six aunts, Drebra (Harry) Drake, Linda (Sylvester) Levett, Mildred Vann, Rosalind Dumas, Nikki Dumas and Earnestine (George) Thompson; one uncle, Carl Dumas; one great-aunt, Ermon E. Jones; two devoted nieces, Shaula Dumas and La’Shawna Edwards; three devoted nephews, Paul Derrick Rayborn, Padarius Dumas and Tay’Shawn Edwards; god-parents, Nathaniel and Sylvia Crayton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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God bless. Prayers and strength to the family🌹

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Such a Beautiful Spirit and loving person who's gone away from our lives to soon. Cousin I will miss your Beautiful smile and Big hugs that you gave to us all. "To know you is to Love you" Heaven gained an Angel with a Heart of pure gold!! Continue to watch over us until we meet again....Love the Baker Family and Friends

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We Love you💞Prayers and kisses to the family.

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Sending my prayers and condolences to this special lady and her family we love y'all.

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HI PAUL,TONY AND FAMILY, I WAS DEEPLY SADDEN WHEN I HEARD OF PAM'S DEATH. OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTFELT PRAYES ARE WTIH YOU ALL. I REMEMER WHEN YOU BOTH WERE BORN. I AM GOING TO MISS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE/HUGS. MAY GOD CONTINUES TO GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGHT YOU NEED TO ENDURE NOT ONLY TODAY, BUT FOR THE DURATION. ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU'LL SHARE WITH PAM. EVEN THOUGH MOM, DAD, LEWIS, AND TERESA ARE NO LONGER WITH US, WE STILL HAVE THOSE GOOD MEMORIES OF THE GOOD DAYS AND TIME WE SHARED TOGERTHER. "WE LOVE YOU ALL". HOPE TO VISIT SOON.

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Saddened to say farewell, but grateful to have known such a beautiful spirit as yours. Until we meet again my friend.💐💞😇 Miccole

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R.I.P sweet lady💕💕

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Our deepest condolence to the family. My God strength the family love you all the Drake family

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Love you Pam from the Stinsons.

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To my dearest friend 😌. You'll be truly missed. We love you

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To my girl my friend, my cousin Paula ' My Pam' . I will miss your outlandish spirit your bright smile, your encouragement. The love you gave to me and others you met , your work ethic. You are gone too soon, now you will be lighten up heavens gates and get everyone in line. I know you are smiling down on all of us. Love to my Dumas,Cannon, King, Ellerbe family. Lean on the Lord and continue to hold and cherish each other. Strength in solidarity. I love you all. We love you all Chante'l Boyd

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I love you so much ❤ I miss you daily cousin. Thanks for keeping the family together as much as possible. When I say you did that, you really did. Just know that we are all missing you my love.

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Our Sincerest Condolences on behalf of Tuskegee Institute High School Class of 1989

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RIP Paula. My Deepest Condolences And Continued Prayers For The Dumas Family And Friends. From, Terrie Stinson And Family

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Praying for her family and friends with love. Mellissa Harris and family.

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Sorry for her family and friends loss. Praying for her family and loved ones.

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I will miss you dearly my childhood friend.My condolences to the family We love you Paula

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I'll always think of you and the great times and bad times we shared. My sister for life and beyond. Pam, I love you. Father please give the family and friends the strength to get through this storm. Love you always, Paula "Pam" Dumas Sandra "Ann" Gilmore Canada and family

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My deepest condolences to the family. May you continue to find strength in the Lord. Kimberly Pitts Hobbs

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My condolences to her family. She was such a sweet and loving person. You will be truly missed Pam

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I will always love you gonna miss lady bug your our angel now

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Lord please have MERCY father. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time .

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My the grace of God be with the family. My prayers are with them.

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Lord,please have MERCY. My prayers are with the family.

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Sending our deepest heartfelt condolences 💕💕💕GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN💕💕

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Gone But Never Forgotten!!! 💕💕💕

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My condolences to the family. May God give u all strength during this very difficult time

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Deepest condolences to the loss of your loved one RIP Paula

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OFFERING OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY!!!TO KNOW HER,WAS TO LOVE HER...TAKE YOUR REST PAM!!! SHELVIN,TINA & FAMILY 🙏🏾

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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