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Paula M McNear

May 23, 1947 — May 16, 2025

Simpsonville, SC

Paula was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved and only daughter of the late Harold and Martha (Cook) Pare. Paula found her greatest joy in motherhood. She was a proud and loving mom, "Grammy", "MiMi and fur mom, always putting her heart into caring for others--both two-legged and four. Her love and compassion extended far beyond her immediate family, as she opened her home and heart to 86 foster children throughout her life. Paula was fully involved in every aspect of all our lives growing up like PTA and car lines. She will be missed and fondly remembered for the way she made everyone feel like part of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul B McNear Jr. She is survived by her children, Michele (Joseph) Smeal, Challin (Dale) Logan, Everett & Bryce McNear. Her Grandchildren, Samantha (Guillaume) Bauch, Hayley Logan and Great Grandchild Dean Bauch.

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