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Paula Jean Schneider Diefert, of Kill Devil Hills, died at home on October 18, 2021. She was born March 18, 1938 in Union, New Jersey to William and Florence Schneider.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Fredrick and Maude Swick, George and Marie Theresa Schneider; parents William and Florence Schneider and husband Ronald J. Diefert. Survivors include daughter Suzanne Matthews (James); son Ronald W. Diefert (Brenda), granddaughter Brysen Diefert and sister Barbara O’Hara.

Graveside service was held October 25 at 11 a.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Emporia, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanub, Utah 84741; St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emporia, Va.; or Grace Lutheran Church, Nags Head.

Twiford Funeral Homes is assisting the family. www.TwifordFH.com

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