Paula Jean Tanner's Obituary
Paula Jean Tanner, age 79, of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:09 p.m., in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Paula was born on November 4, 1945 in Marissa, IL a daughter to Carmen and Annis (Smith) Blank. In October 1987, she married Danny Tanner in Chester, IL, after meeting on a blind date in 1986. Paula worked as an administrative assistant for 31 years at Menard Correctional Center until her retirement in 2001. Paula deeply loved and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. This was followed closely by her cats Pete and Myrtle, her many friends and watching hummingbirds. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, Danny Tanner of Pinckneyville, IL; three children, Terri (David) Lewark of Fort Wayne, IN, Jon (Sara) Tanner of Coulterville, IL, and Jennifer (Gaylen) Greer of Pinckneyville, IL; twelve grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two older brothers, Ray Blank and John Blank.
A memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Tim McIntyre officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
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