Paula June (Keeling) Huddleston

Paula June (Keeling) Huddleston, 52, of Skiatook, OK, was born October 30, 1953, in El Paso, TX, to Paul Ray Keeling and Arthena June (Wilcox) Keeling. She passed away April 4, 2026, in Tulsa, OK.

Paula graduated in 1971 from Raymond S. McLain High School in Tulsa and continued her education at Tulsa Junior College before attending the University of Tulsa. On January 24, 1975, Paula married the love of her life, Roger Huddleston, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with devotion and love. They were married for 44 years before Roger passed away in 2019. Paula began her career with John Zink Company on June 21, 1977. Over the course of 40 years, she served in many roles—including Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, and Personnel Representative/Safety Program Coordinator, earning the respect of colleagues through her dedication and strong work ethic before retiring. Outside of work, Paula enjoyed being active in the Turley Drill Team and was a faithful member of Ascension Church in Skiatook, where she found community and connection.

She is survived by her son, Jesse Huddleston and wife, Kate; grandchildren, J. Tom Huddleston, Laklee Akin, and Louden Akin and wife, Kayla; mother, Arthena Keeling; brother, Clay Keeling; half-sister, Amy Keeling; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger L. Huddleston; father, Paul Ray Keeling; and stepdaughter, Tracey Akin.

Arrangements were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonsperry.com.