Paulette Thompson

Paulette Thompson, 70 , of Eufuala, OK peacefully passed from life on Friday, May 8, 2026 in Tulsa, OK surrounded by family. Paulette was born on November 4, 1955 in Tahlequah, Ok to Washington David Cummings Sr. and Martha (Belcher) Cummings. Paulette graduated from Eufaula High School, where she enjoyed playing basketball and cheerleading. She then went on to Bacone College to graduate in Silver Smithing and creating many memories. She worked as a Head Start Teacher for Creek Nation and then moved on to an Aide for the Eufaula Dormitory and then retired from McDonald's.

Paulette was a mother of 2 girls Kunawv Sue Thompson and Tafv Mari Thompson. A Nan to many grandchildren Emanuel Lambert, Gavin Lambert, Seth Lambert, Gabriel Ramirez, Alaina Ramirez, Casey Prince and Candance Prince. A beloved sister to Pauline (Woodsie) Hammons, Susie Higgins and husband Jonas of Eufaula, Robert Lee Cummings of Okmulgee, and Washington David Cummings Jr. and wife Linda of Eufaula, Paulette lived with her partner Pete Winkle for 16 Years with loving companions Pedro her cat, and her two dogs Tobby and Buddy that she loved dearly, along with four nieces and nine nephews.

Paulette leaves to join her parents Washington Cummings Sr. and Martha (Belcher) Cummings, one grandson Elijah Prince and two Brothers Loyd Allen Cumming Sr. and Thomas Richard Cummings II as well as Pedro and Tobby in heaven.