Richmond, Va.—Paula Jason Flax Carl, 58, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Randolph Lawrence Carl; her five children, Scott Aaron Flax, his wife Erika and their daughter Sydney; Lauren Rachael Flax; Katherine Nicole Flax; Hannah Meredith Carl; and David Louis Carl; her father, Dr. Bernard Daniel Jason; her brother, Joel Jason and his wife Carol; her sister, Marcy Mostofsky, and her husband Michael.
Born in Danville, Virginia on December 20, 1960, Paula attended the University of Alabama and received her degree from the University of Maryland. Paula returned to Danville where she married Eric Flax. They returned to Eric’s hometown of Richmond, where they raised their three children. Paula began working for Chabad of Virginia in 1996 where she was a bookkeeper and administrator for 23 years.
In 2003, Paula married Randy Carl where they raised their blended family in the West End of Richmond. Paula and Randy enjoyed traveling, working out, and spending time with their family.
Paula was very active in the Jewish community. She was a past president of Jewish Women International, a member of the Jewish Women’s Club and was currently serving as treasurer of the Richmond Chapter of Hadassah. She had a love for the Jewish community and a large circle of friends and family.
A funeral service was held at Bliley’s- Central in Richmond. A graveside service followed at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Donations in her honor to Chabad of Virginia.