Paula Hook

Paula Hook, age 80, of Hilliard, passed away June 28, 2025. Paula was born in Bedford, IN. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School, Lawrence, IN and from Ball State University in Muncie, IN with her Bachelors and Masters Degree. She retired from The Ohio State University as an Academic Counselor. Paula was a pilot and member of The Ninety-Nine International Organization of Woman Pilots (99’s).

Preceded in death by parents Paul and Marymargaret Hamilton, brother-in-law Steven Willoughby 2023.

Survived by sister Melanie Willoughby, brother Paul (Lynette) Hamilton, nieces and nephews Michelle (Bruce) LaFluer, Penny (Pete) Mahan, David (Catherine) Willoughby and Bryan Willoughby, great nieces and nephews Brandon, Michael, Peyton, Isaac, Bryanna, Olivia, Parker, Isabella and Sabastian.

Following Paula’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral services.