en Brayden, Gillian and Adler of New Franklin, MO, daughter Sarah and husband Charlie Hiemer and their children Kennan and Gwendolyn of Urbandale, IA. In addition, she is survived by her mother (Mary Joyce Shively) of Kirksville, MO and brothers David (Mary) of Fulton, and Michael (Tiffany) of Waseca, MN. In addition she is survived by a large extended family and friends especially Mark and Melea Licht and their sons William and Benjamin of Roland, IA along with her PEO sisters and the residents of Northcrest Retirement Community Because her nursing career was cut short by a major debilitating stroke in 1992, she focused her attention to being a full-time Mom and professional volunteer. Pauletti was active in community affairs, volunteering at the Israel Hospice House, Mary Greeley Hospital, and the United Church of Christ, and the PEO chapter IV. Pauletti demonstrated throughout her life the importance of giving to others and many have been touched by her generosity and sharing her stitching crafts, recipes and the twinkle of her eyes. Pauletti's life motto was, "If your life story doesn't turn out like you thought it would, then learn to find joy in the story you're living". A visitation will be 4-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the United Church of Christ, 217 6th Street, Ames, Iowa a second gathering at 1100 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. July 18, 2019 Norman Funeral Home, 402 Washington Street, Lancaster, MO. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Coatsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Northcrest Retirement Community Foundation or to the Ames United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.