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Paula Jean (Odorizzi) Brandon

Paula Jean Brandon, 67, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2025.  She was born on October 26, 1957 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Louis and Betty (Dean) Odorizzi.

Paula was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed watching hummingbirds and rescuing animals.  She also enjoyed spending time doing yardwork and planting flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Darrin Shepherd; twin baby brother, Eugene Odorizzi; and siblings, Jim Odorizzi, Mary Henry.

Left to cherish her memory are her high school sweetheart and husband of over 45 years, Bruce Brandon; children, Kristen Shepherd, Bruce “Moose” Brandon (Rachelle Harding); grandchildren, Hannah, Abby, Brandon, Madison, Bo, Adahlyn; four great-grandchildren with another on the way; siblings, Kay Adams, John Odorizzi, Deanna (Randy) Cordner, and Tom Odorizzi.

With keeping with Paula’s wishes, all services are private.  Wilson Funeral Home, Bethesda Chapel, 322 North Main Street, Bethesda, Ohio 43719 is assisting the family.

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