Paulette Pace, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born December 19, 1944, in Alicia to the late Alfred and Jewel (Steele) Lawrence. She was united in marriage to Ralton Pace on February 13, 1965, in Clover Bend. Paulette was employed as a manager at Sears in Walnut Ridge, served as Executive Vice President of Citizens National Bank in Walnut Ridge, and owned and operated the Pace Place in Walnut Ridge during her lifetime. She was a member of the American Cancer Society and was of the Assembly of God faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Billy Lawrence.

She is survived by her son, Keith Pace (Todd Judy) of Jonesboro; her companion, David Slatton of Jonesboro; siblings, Patsy Thompson of Paragould, and Kathy Pace (Edward) of Jonesboro; many nieces and nephews; and her precious pet, Jewel; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery in Walnut Ridge. Don Martin will officiate. All arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, at 1148 E Matthews Ave, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.