Paula McElroy Jonsson, May 6, 1950-September 26, 2011, she was a Bradenton resident for many years and died Monday at her home.
Paula was born in Lorain, Ohio to Robert Morton and Vesta June McElroy. Paula spent her childhood in Kent. and graduated from Kent State University High School in 1968 after which she attended Kent State University.
Paula is survived by husband, Stephen R. Jonsson; children Geoffrey M. Jonsson of Las Vegas, NV and Lisa R. Jonsson of Bradenton, FL; her twin-sister Karla McElroy of San Francisco, CA; sister, Michelle Carnahan of Newbury Park, CA. Other survivors include her husband's Aunt, Audrey Jonsson of Sarasota, FL, his brother and 2 sisters along with many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.
Paula's family will receive friends 4 to 7 PM Friday Sept 30th at Bissler Funeral Home 628 West Main Street, Kent, where funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 1st, 2011. Interment will be in Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Junior League of Manatee County, 520 27th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205.