Gearldine "Jeri" Pauley, age 66, of Eldon, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home.  She was born in Marietta, Georgia, daughter of Landrum "Doc" and Barbara (Schebert) McCollum.  On June 16, 1977, in Denver, Colorado, Jeri was united in marriage to Gregg Alan Pauley.

Jeri enjoyed gardening and cooking meals for her family.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and her dogs.

In addition to her loving husband, Gregg, she is also survived by her daughter, Jess Wilson and husband William; son, Gregory Pauley and wife Corrie; nine grandchildren, Nathan, Edward, Helena, Toni, Trinity, Naomi, Geraldine, Aubrielle, and Hailey; one great-grandson, Andrew; sister, Judy Pauley; five nieces, Regina Shepard, Teri Ivey, Sherrie Pauley, Michelle Straten, and Twila Reynolds; and numerous family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Reynolds.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 8, at the First Assembly of God Church, 2244 Highway 17, Iberia, MO, with Bro. Chip Sanders officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Geraldine Pauley Memorial Fund.