Jo Gay Paul, born April 4, 1943 in Brady, Texas passed away May 17, 2021 in Dallas. Gay loved the outdoors, sports, and fishing. In her younger years she was a camp counselor and taught physical education. After her teaching career, she began working for the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and remained there until retirement. She loved her family, and she loved her friends. Gay had an enduring passion for protecting animals of all kinds. Her kittens were her joy. Gay is proceeded in death by her parents, Joe B. and Alice Lindley Paul. Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Lindley Paul and spouse Dawn; cousins, Patti Allen & Husband Sam, Cindy Thomas & husband Ken, and Pat Kelcher. Gay also leaves behind many dearly loved friends and will be terribly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in honor of Jo to the ASPCA.