On July 30, 2018, First Lady Paulette Warren, one of God’s humble servants, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Paulette Warren was born on Sept. 1, 1960, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, to Alvin Robinson and Thelma Robinson. She attended Carver High School.

In 1980, on the 23rd day of December, she joined union with Jerome Warren. She received Christ and was baptized in 1985. In 1989, Pastor Warren and First Lady Warren relocated to Franklinton, and in 1999, the Lord called him to shepherd and lead the flock of Greater Hayes Creek Baptist Church.

She served in the ministry under the leadership of Pastor Jerome Warren, and also sang in the choir at Silver Creek Baptist in New Orleans. To this union in marriage, she leaves to cherish her loving husband Pastor Jerome Warren Sr.; daughter, Sharome Warren; two sons, Jerome Warren Jr. and Elijah Warren; two daughters-in-law, Chantell Warren and Shanette Warren; and four grandchildren, Ecyus Warren, Elijah Warren II, Ebony Warren and Cha’Laieja Francis.

She also leaves to cherish: three brothers-in-law, Rodney Warren (Stacy), Michael (Lucy Jean) and Alfred (Carolyn) Warren; four sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Wilson, Kathy Brumfield, Diane Brumfield and Mary Ross; two special friends, Jeanette McDonald and Erma Callahan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Paulette was one of 13 children: Allie Mae, Jerry, Paul, David, Robert Louis, Herron, Tommie Lee and Jerry.

Paulette was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Robinson Sr.; her mother, Thelma Robinson; her sisters, Delores Causey, Pearlie Mae Robinson and Louisa Davis; and brothers, Alvin Robinson Jr. and Allen Robinson. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Leroy Warren.