Paula K. Johnson of Southold passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. She was 96 years old. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 4-7P.M. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 P.M., officiated by Pastor Garrett Johnson. A private interment will take place Friday at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to East End Hospice Kanas Center ( P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.