Paula Susan Fante

Paula Susan Fante, age 72 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026.  Paula was born on July 14, 1953 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Robert Bell Rodkey and Josephine Meek Rodkey.   She was a retired nurse with most of her experience with Kindred Healthcare.  She was a Catholic by faith, and loved crafting and ocean cruises.  Her passion was her pets and she loved her family very much.

Paula leaves to cherish her memory her children, Tiffany Fante and Christopher Fante (Shane); granddaughter, Hailey Fante-Hall; and a host of relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Ray Fante; her brother, Timothy R. Rodkey; and her aunt, Pauline Countryman.

Visitation will be 10am to 12pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243.  A celebration of Paula's life will follow at 12pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky.

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