Sis. Paulette (Viola) Tomlin was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 15th 1951 to Viola Hardge & George Bohannen. She attended the
Cleveland Municipal School District, where she experienced the majority of her education, and continued to be an advocate for higher
education for her grandchildren.
Sis. Tomlin experienced the power of salvation during her middle years; she was baptized and saved under the pastorate of Elder WL
Pope, where she thrived and grew in her faith. She was a lover of God’s Word, and was known for her passion and faithful attendance
in Sunday School. Sis.Tomlin didn’t mind letting anyone know about her faith; she was known for her praise and worship. She loved
her church and made one of the first major purchases; paying for a badly damaged curtain partition that grace this church for over 30
years, and just recently, removed during Benevolent’s recent renovations. She was a giver, she championed others less fortunate. We
witnessed her in the community, speaking to the homeless and those who were substance abused; she had a way of speaking and
communicating to them that calm them, allowing church officials to understand their needs, and help.
Be it known to everybody and anybody who came in contact with Paulette Tomlin; she was a “MOMMA BEAR!” She loved her cubs; she
fiercely protected her children and grandchildren! She was super close to her family and they were very close to her. She made sure
they were cared for; making sure they went to the doctor; attending to school functions, advocating and providing for them.
On Wednesday February 25, 2026 at 12:30a. Sis. Paulette Tomlin was called to rest from this present world to eternity. She closed her
eyes and lifted her hands and went to sleep in the arms of her heavenly father. She was proceeded in death by: her son: Smokely, her
husband, Thomas Gene Tomlin, parents: Mother, Viola Hardge, Father George Bohannen, only Brother John Hardge (Ida), Daughter,
Yvonne aka Paulette, son, Smokey, and both sets of Grandparents maternal and paternal. Her Aunts: Hattie, Viola, Johnnie Mae, Eloise,
one Uncle, Jefferson Hardge, all preceded her in death.
Sis Tomlin memory will be cherished by her
Children: daughter, Tonella Tomlin, sons, Thomas Tomlin, Tyrone Tomlin, Timothy Tomlin.
Grandchildren: Paulette Tomlin, Thomas Tomlin, Travelly Tomlin, Tyrease Tomlin, Paul Tomlin
Special Love, grandson Lorenzo Little, aka Boogamen, and Sara Hardge
Special cousin/aunt, Dozier Mae Pope, aka Pokey
Special nephew, John Hardge Jr.
Host of extended family, loved-ones, and friends.
Sis. Paulette Tomlin will be greatly missed and although she is gone, she will never be forgotten. She has left us all with many great
memories. Her dedication and love for her children and grandchildren will be a guide for them as they navigate life without her.
EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL