Carolyn Lee Paczkowski
September 28, 1943 ~ June 1, 2021
Carolyn Lee “Bonka” Paczkowski, 77, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center.
She was born September 28, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of the late George Logan Smith and Mary Frances Burcham Elsea. Her father and step-mother, George and Alvena Smith, raised Carolyn during her younger years.
She was united in marriage on June 17, 1988, in Bridgeton, Missouri to Stanley Joseph Paczkowski who survives at the home.
Carolyn worked for Columbia Regional Hospital, Woodhaven Learning Center, Gordon Realtors, American Press, and for the Missouri Department of Transportation as a work comp adjustor for 17 years.
She attended First Baptist Church and Woodcrest Church in Jefferson City. She enjoyed flower gardening, her pets, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Paczkowski, Jefferson City; three children, Robin (Jamey) Johnson, Columbia; Michael (Denise) Riley, Liberty, MO; Jennifer Riley, Jefferson City; four grandchildren, William Riley, Zacarias Mendoza-Riley, Nathan Riley, Sammy Clemons; a sister, Johnette Wooley, Jefferson City; and many nieces, nephews, and friendships she treasured throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bobby Smith; and her grandson, Randy Riley-Chugg.
Private family visitation will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Public graveside service will be 12 Noon Saturday at Riverview Cemetery with Pastor Tom Vansant officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Jefferson City Animal Shelter.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born September 28, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of the late George Logan Smith and Mary Frances Burcham Elsea. Her father and step-mother, George and Alvena Smith, raised Carolyn during her younger years.
She was united in marriage on June 17, 1988, in Bridgeton, Missouri to Stanley Joseph Paczkowski who survives at the home.
Carolyn worked for Columbia Regional Hospital, Woodhaven Learning Center, Gordon Realtors, American Press, and for the Missouri Department of Transportation as a work comp adjustor for 17 years.
She attended First Baptist Church and Woodcrest Church in Jefferson City. She enjoyed flower gardening, her pets, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Paczkowski, Jefferson City; three children, Robin (Jamey) Johnson, Columbia; Michael (Denise) Riley, Liberty, MO; Jennifer Riley, Jefferson City; four grandchildren, William Riley, Zacarias Mendoza-Riley, Nathan Riley, Sammy Clemons; a sister, Johnette Wooley, Jefferson City; and many nieces, nephews, and friendships she treasured throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bobby Smith; and her grandson, Randy Riley-Chugg.
Private family visitation will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Public graveside service will be 12 Noon Saturday at Riverview Cemetery with Pastor Tom Vansant officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Jefferson City Animal Shelter.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Steve and I are so sorry to hear this. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Stanley, and all your family too.
Thinking of all of you, Stanley, Mike, Denise, Will, Nathan, Robin, Jayme, and Jennifer. With heartfelt condolences,
Mike and Denise, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
She was a true one of a kind lady always helping all of us at MoDOT and everywhere she went her grandchildren were her world. She will be greatly missed by all of us but one day Carolyn we’ll all see each other again in Heaven what a joyous day that will be and I’m sure at this moment your loving on Randy. Let God comfort the family during this difficult time as only our Heavenly Father can do !!!!
I’m so sorry for your loss Stan! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Stan, my sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Mike, Denise, and family…very sorry for your loss, you are in our Prayers!!
Thinking of you.
My heart is with you, Robin and Family. Your Mom always greeted me with “Hey Chick”! She always had a silly sense of humor and was intensely compassionate about the health and well-being of her family. She will be missed, but always in our hearts ߒ•.
Very sorry for your loss. I worked with Carolyn for several years. She was always so nice to me and everyone. Jon Lecure
To Carolyn’s family, I was sorry to learn of Carolyn’s passing and want to send my sympathy for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with Carolyn at First Baptist when she would pick up Zach from Kindergarten Sunday School class or when stopping for a moment after church. I would see her around town sometimes and enjoy a chat then. She was a sweet lady, always a devoted Grandma, and a kind human being. May God bless her and you all, her family. Marilynn Medley
It is always heartbreaking to lose a loved one. But, we can rejoice knowing that the Lord selects the perfect time to call His beloved children home. May the good Lord bless your family and comfort your hearts during this time of sorrow.
I will miss her so much, We had the best time when she came to get hair cut.
My mom, Carol Ross, is best friends with Carolyn. I say “is” because they are in Heaven together, now. My mom cherished Carolyn and it was very evident how much Carolyn cherished my mom. They can spend eternity together, now. I never met Carolyn in person and I look forward to meeting her in Heaven. May God comfort her family.