Pauline Reeves Paris

Pauline (Mrs. George) Paris passed on 12 February, 2019 at the Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Canton, Illinois after a long illness. She was born in Warren County, Iowa and had lived in Iowa, California and Texas. She attended Keokuk High School and graduated with the Class of 1945. On May 11, 1945 Pauline was united in marriage to George Paris in Keokuk, IA. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1997. Pauline had been employed by County Market in Keokuk for ten years and later at Family Discount Furniture in Keokuk. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Keokuk, the Business and Professional Women and the American Legion Auxiliary. Pauline enjoyed antiquing and collecting dolls. She is survived by a sister, Marian Ealey of Keokuk, her son, Major (retired) David E. Paris of Texas, four grandchildren, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) David J. Paris of Washington, Mrs. Natalie Keegan of Maryland, Mrs. Melanie Hannasch of Washington and Angela Paris of Oklahoma. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul F. Reeves of Sandyville, Iowa and Margaret (Marsh) Testman, of Keokuk, her husband of 52 years George H. Paris, her brothers, Kenneth and Charles Reeves. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, February 15, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Alice Hawes officiating. Burial was held in the Keokuk National Cemetery. Visitation was held from 10 – 11 a.m. Friday, February 15, prior to the service with family meeting with friends at that time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.