LORETTA E. PAULEY

Loretta E. Pauley, 83, of Camden, MO died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO.

Loretta was born on June 29, 1934 in Oto, IA to Simion and Margaret (Pithan) Monk. She married LaVerne Bryan Pauley of Meckling, SD on November 23, 1955. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1996.

Survivors include; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Louise and John of Higginsville, MO, Linda and Bret Strain of Hardin, MO and Skeeter Pauley of Norborne, MO; one sister-in-law, Janet Monk of Sioux City, IA; four brothers, Larry, Clem, Gene and Roger; four sisters, Flossie, Harriett, Emaline and Donna; four grandchildren, Johnna Martens (Robert), Jeffery (Laura) McElwee, Mike McElwee (Angel) and Fuss Woody; and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Loretta was preceded in death by five brothers, Charles, Dick, Earl, Wayne and Terry; and two sisters, LaVerne and Lois.

Loretta was a homemaker. She was of the Methodist faith. She lived in Camden most of her life.  Loretta loved her girls and family. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Richmond V.F.W. or to the American Heart Association.

A celebration of life for Loretta will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the V.F.W. in Richmond. A private family graveside will be held at a later date.  On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com . Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of these arrangements.