Paula Sharon Zoph, 73, De Soto

Paula Sharon Zoph, 73, of De Soto died Aug. 2, 2022, in Farmington. Mrs. Zoph loved watching game shows, playing cards, dancing, and most of all, spending time with family and friends. Born Aug. 8, 1948, in St Louis, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Mary Rose Owens.

She is survived by her husband: Merle L. Zoph of De Soto; two sons: Matthew (Tracy) Zoph of De Soto and Adam (Shannon) Zoph of St. Louis; a brother: Steve Owens of De Soto; three sisters: Rita Jean Zoph of De Soto, Mary Kay (Dwayne) Owens of Festus and Gail Owens of Festus; six grandchildren: TJ, Karra, Mitchell, Jordyn, Mckenzie and Sam; and five great-grandchildren: Nataleya, Nixon, Weston, Paislee and Isaac Michael.

She was preceded in death by her stepmother: Dolores Owens; and a daughter: Amy Tidwell.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until a funeral service at noon on Monday, Aug. 8, at Mahn Funeral Home, 900 N. Main St., in De Soto, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial will follow in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in De Soto. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.