Amanda Scott Pauls

Amanda Scott Pauls, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Washington Hospital.  She was born November 3, 1978, in Washington, PA to the late Edwin C. Johnson and Elaine A. Avolia.  She was a 1997 graduate of McGuffey High School and went on to get her Bachelors in Communication and Masters in Speech Pathology from California University of PA.  She married Brandon Pauls on October 8, 2004.  She worked her entire professional career at Southpointe Golf Club primarily in Member Relations.  Anyone that met her was immediately drawn to her beautiful personality and infectious smile.  She was cast in the perfect role in her position to share her warmth, kindness, positivity, and laughter and was beloved by the Members.  The apple of her eye was born January 22, 2009, Kendell Scott Pauls.  With all the wonderful traits Amanda possessed, becoming a fantastic mother was an easy transition into parenthood.  The lessons and values she has instilled will continue to live on.  She is survived by her husband, Brandon, daughter, Kendell, sister, Kari, and her in-laws, Dick and Cathy Pauls.  Family, friends and others whose lives Amanda touched are invited to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Washington, PA on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10:00AM.  Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery, Washington, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.