Paula Jean Benner Reilly, 58, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at her residence.
She was a native of Farmingville, N.Y., where she worked as a medical transcriptionist for more than 20 years.
Paula retired to Cherokee County in 2000 with her family.
Paula was an avid bowler and huge Grateful Dead fan. She loved laying out on the beach and vacationing on cruises.
Paula was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.
She was the daughter of Wanda Mae Benner of Indianapolis, Ind., and the late Neal Benner. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kyra Lynn Reilly; and a sister, Pamela Benner.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband of more than 40 years, Daniel Thomas Reilly Sr.; four daughters, Melanie Hand and husband Al of Riverhead, N.Y., Desiree Reilly and Shannan Crapse and husband Tommy, all of Murphy, and Erin Cable and husband Clint of Andrews; a son, Danny Reilly of Murphy; a sister, Jackie Calaway of Nashville, Tenn.; a brother, Steven Benner and wife Cherry of Indianapolis, Ind.; 14 grandchildren, Rebecca, Jojo, Elizabeth, DeSean, Tyler, Dakoda, Joseph, Kyra, Thomas, Rhiannon, James, Jerry, Jonathan and Aurora; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.