Paula Diane Gamboa

Paula Diane Gamboa age 57, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Monday January 8, 2024. Paula was born on December 12, 1966. She was the fourth Child of Priscilla Dianna Jerjuv and Doyle Durant Willis, and was later adopted by Squib Lucas and Gladys Lucas.

Paula went to University High School until she married Larry Stout. She later married John Ramirez of Waco. When the marriage failed, she enjoyed living life to the fullest where she then met her late husband Earnest Gamboa of Waco. Paula had no birth children of her own, she was very close to her niece Destiny who she loved and has her own “Hija”.

Some of the things she enjoyed in life were her family, friends, and her dog Boss. She enjoyed doing art and plants to fill her time. Her smile and her beautiful spirit will be missed by all she knew and those who loved her. Some of the best times she experienced were teaching her nieces and nephews about her favorite snack, butter bread and strawberries. She knew the Goodness of God and how it was chasing after her. She is rejoicing in his peace.

Paula was greeted in heaven with the Father by husband, Earnest Gamboa; Mr. and Mrs. Lucas; Father Doyle; and Grandparents, Jerjuv.

Paula is survived by her mother, Priscilla; brothers, Micheal, Ronnie and Glenn Willis, Jimmy Strong;sisters, Kathy and Sheryl Willis; along with several nieces and nephews.