Paula Renee (Macha) Niemeyer, age 60 of Westphalia passed away peacefully in her home on June 24th, 2026. Paula was born on October 4, 1965 in Lubbock, TX to Robert and Marie (Neu) Macha.

Shortly after birth, Paula and her family moved to Marlin, TX where she grew up. Paula was a member of Marlin High School class of '84.

Paula married Mark Niemeyer in 1985 and raised three children together. Paula was a loving mother and grandmother and a friend to everyone she met. Paula worked as a travel agent and had a passion for adventure. When not traveling the world she enjoyed tending to her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. She loved baking and was known for her skillfully decorated cakes and delicious cinnamon rolls. Paula was strongly devoted to her Catholic faith and was a member of the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, TX.

Paula is survived by her former spouse Mark Niemeyer of Otto, TX, son Barret Niemeyer and daughter-in-law Rebekka Anderson of Shrewsbury, MA, daughter Rachel Raynor, son-in-law Mark Raynor, and granddaughter Ellie Raynor of Westphalia, daughter Christa Niemeyer and her fiancé Ty Stock of Montgomery, TX, sisters Marsha Stephens and Peggy Hrabal, and brothers Patrick Macha and Philip Macha.

Paula is preceded in death by her father Robert Macha, her mother Marie Macha, brothers Sammy Macha and John Macha, and sister Susan Clowers.
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