Paula Jane Willey

Paula Jane (Brown) Willey, 59, of The Lehigh Valley, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. In the time leading up to her passing, she was surrounded by family and loved ones. Paula was born in Forest Gate, England on June 13, 1964 to the late Tony and Pauline (Robey) Brown. She spent the early part of her life in England where she pursued passions in ballet. She also had great memories of sailing in her father’s boat across The English Channel. Paula came to America in 1993 and started a family in the same year giving birth to her son, James. She made sure to show him immense love all throughout her life. Paula worked as a Consultant for Chanel Beauty Supplies at Macy’s for many years. She made many dear friends during this time. Paula will be remembered for the love and compassion that she gave so many of us.

Survivors: son: James O. Willey of Bethlehem; siblings: Anthony Brown, Andrew Brown, Paul Brown, Julie Brannan, Lisa Stabielli all of the United Kingdom.

Service: Family and friends are invited to her viewing 9:30-10:30am Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, follow by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill. The interment will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be offered at connellfuneral.com.

Contributions: in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society.