Paulette Ferguson, aged 70, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed from this life on January 26, 2025, at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.

Paulette was born on November 21, 1954, in Princeton, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Paul McKinney and Nellie Bahen McKinney.

Paulette had a diverse and fulfilling career, most notably as a caregiver for Home Health Care. She served as a judge for the Tennessee Walking Horse Organization (WHO) along with being an avid exhibitor and fan. She also had a passion for photography, having owned and operated “Images by Paulette,” capturing beautiful moments that reflected her artistic vision.

An avid animal lover, Paulette cherished her cats and dogs and held a deep affection for all animals.

She is survived by her loving life partner of 7 years, Rodrick “Rod” Cleveland; grandchildren, Atlanta and Seth Ferguson; and great-grandchild, Harper Oaklynn.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home, with visitation prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made in Paulette’s memory to the Bedford Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1523, Shelbyville, TN 37162 @ www.bedfordcancerfoundation.org or to the Shelbyville-Bedford Humane Society, P.O. Box 391, Shelbyville, TN 37162 @ www.shelbyvillebedfordhumane.org.

Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.