Paula Ruth Laws was born January 22, 1972 to John and Peggy Henson.Paula was adopted by her Uncle Tim and Aunt Frances Laws and grew up in Lenoir.She graduated from South Caldwell High School in 1989 and married her former husband, Andrew Samuels, in 1990. Paula is survived by her children, Sharon Samuels of Lenoir and Nathanael Samuels of Asheville; her sister, Tammy Henson of Gamewell; Brothers, Donald Henson, Ronnie Henson and David Laws; a niece, Jessica Townsend; a nephew, Adam Townsend all of the Caldwell County area. The family will have a private memorial service to honor the life of Paula. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the Laws family.