Frederica Paul

February 25, 1926 - March 9, 2014 Beloved wife, stepmother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Frederica "Freddie" Paul died on Sunday, March 9, 2014 after a month-long illness. She is survived by her husband, Howard C. Paul of Albuquerque, and three stepchildren, Kathy Paul (Seattle), Howard Paul Jr. (Houston), and S. Eric Paul (Houston). Freddie was the proud and loving grandmother of four grandchildren, Adam Byrd, Stephen Byrd, Bryan Paul and Carolyn Paul. Freddie was born on a farm in Mount Airy, Virginia on February 25, 1926. She was the daughter of Fred and Hallie Stone. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Virginia Snavely of Waynesboro, Virginia and Hallie Marie Stone Nuckols Oakes, of Mount Airy, Virginia. Freddie graduated from Radford College (now Radford University) in 1947. She taught social studies and coached basketball for four years, and then worked in the Personnel Department at Thalheimer's Department Store in Richmond, Virginia and at an insurance company. In 1958 she went on to work at The Bank of Virginia, where for 21 years, she was executive secretary to a bank Vice President who eventually became President and then Chairman of the Board. Freddie married Howard Paul on June 4, 1979 in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. A loving Christian, Freddie was active in women's work and Bible study at La Mesa Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader. Following Howard's retirement, Freddie and Howard traveled extensively, visiting over 60 countries on five continents. Freddie was a gracious hostess, opening her home to visitors from all over the United States, and to many Presbyterian brothers and sisters from Cuba. She loved discovering new parts of New Mexico and enjoyed introducing guests to her adopted state. Freddie was kind, compassionate, generous and caring. She was much loved and will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Freddie requested that those wishing to make a donation direct their gifts to La Mesa Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.