Obituaries : Paulette Marie Avis

"Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church", surrounded by her loving family, Paulette Marie Avis passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 after a brave 17 year battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Urbana, with Rev. Jim Brokman as Celebrant. Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday, also at the church. Memorials may be directed to the C.P.U. robotics team, or the local food bank. Donations to the food bank may be dropped off at the church during visitation or mass.

Paulette is survived by her children: Elizabeth (Brady) Alderin, Emma Hearn and Matthew Hearn, Parents: Charles and Judith Avis, Grandchildren Jax and Amelia Alderin, Nieces and Nephews: Justin (Marissa) Light, Reagan Light and Kalen Light, "brother"Vance Light, and "sister" Brandy (Todd) Tharp; Beloved Pets: Annie, Oakley and Clutch and many other loved ones. She is preceded in death by her sister, Marsha Light and her pups Scooter and Millie.

Paulette was born on March 15, 1972 in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Charles and Judith Avis. She graduated from Alburnett High School in 1990 and went on to earn her Bachelors of Psychology at Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University). Paulette worked at Collins Aerospace for over 20 years, where she made countless friends and memories.

Paulette ensured everyone she loved truly felt it. She enjoyed supporting her children including spoiling her grandkids, leading CPU 4H and Robotics clubs and cheering on the Stormin' Pointers. She delighted in spending time up at Fiber Heart and bringing people together through knitting no matter the time of day while always making time to cheer on her Chiefs at game time. As like turtles and dogs she loved, she was always ready to listen to what might be on your mind, have a good laugh and took each day for the adventure it brought.

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