Paulette Renee Mayhew, age 48 of Dayton, OH passed away on January 11, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on January 6, 1974 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul Denham and Mary Taylor.

In addition to her parents, Paulette is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Denham.

Those left to cherish Paulette's memory include her significant other, Larry Adams; sons, Paul Cooley of Dayton, OH and Lonnie Cooley of Jacksonville, NC; sister, Judith (Jim) Staffan of Punta Gorda, FL; brother, Jerry Denham of Troy, OH; and her cat, Mr. Kitims.

Paulette graduated from Bellmont High School. She was very smart and worked many years as a nurse's aide. She also loved animals and listening to music.

Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to the funeral home on behalf of the family for the care of Paulette's cat, Mr. Kitims. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.