Hiers (née Paul) and Earl Wayne Hiers, Sr. She has published fifteen cookbooks.ĭeen was born Paula Ann Hiers in Albany, Georgia, the daughter of Corrie A. Deen resides in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns and operates The Lady & Sons restaurant and Paula Deen's Creek House with her sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen. Paula Ann Hiers Deen (born January 19, 1947) is an American chef, cookbook author, and TV personality. 2007 Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle Host.