Paula Harris Mode, age 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Paula was born Sunday, December 23, 1956 in Rutherford County to the late John Landrum Harris and Adelaide Rollins Harris. She was a graduate of Chase High School and a dedicated homemaker. Paula enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, riding motorcycles and especially loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were her life's passion.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Mode and by two brothers, Eddie and Ted Harris.

Left to treasure her memory are her husband of forty-five years, Bynum Gary Mode, Sr.; son, Bynum Gary Mode, Jr. and wife, Toni of Mooresboro; daughter, Shelley Griffey and husband, Ricky of Harris; sister, Jackie Anthony of Gaffney; brother, Stanley Harris of Chesnee; grandchildren, Gracie Mode, Gabbie Mode, Kristen Griffey, Ricky Griffey, Jr., Annaliese Suarez, Paul Suarez, Abbygayle Suarez, Morgan Tucker and Landon Tucker.

A private family celebration will be conducted.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com