Paula Jean Thompson, 43, of Franklin, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at UPMC Northwest, Franklin.

Born in Butler, Feb. 7, 1961, she was the daughter of Paul J. and Florence Michael Thompson.

A 1979 alumna of Franklin High School and a graduate of the Venango County Vocational-Technical School practical nursing program, she was a Residential Services Aide at the Polk Center.

She was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Franklin.

In addition to her parents of Franklin, she is survived by two children, Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick A. Thompson of Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Rachel Ann Lenhart at home; and her longtime companion, C.J. "Butch" Lenhart. Also surviving are a brother, Marshall Thompson of Louisville, Ohio; a sister, Brenda Markwell of Sandy Lake; three nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by an uncle.

THOMPSON - Friends of Paula Jean Thompson, who died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday atROBERT W. GARDINIER FUNERAL HOME, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Sandra Jones officiating. Burial will be at Franklin Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to Tod Children's Hospital, 3 Falls Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502; or to Grace Lutheran Church, 737 Elk St., Franklin, PA 16323.