Paula Kerley

Paula Kerley, 64, of Cypress, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2024. Born on September 11, 1960, Paula was the daughter of Ralph “Roland” and Elsie Marks. She lived a life filled with love, family, and faith. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kerley; her father, Ralph Roland Marks; mother, Elsie Marie Marks; sister, Rhonda Marks; and her beloved grandparents, Ellis and Elsie Hudson, and Ralph and Iva Rodgers. 

Paula was a devoted member of Maple Grove Church and found great strength and comfort in her faith. She worked as an office assistant for LHC Illinois Home Healthcare, where she was admired for her dedication and compassion. 

She is survived by her loving family, including her stepchildren, Tracey and Chuck Thomas, Michael Kerley, and Angie and Andrew Yeakey; her sisters, Dawn Marks and Kim (Danny) Alafa; and her cherished grandchildren, Jessica (Evan), Christopher (Sarah), Brandon (Morgan), Brian, Cayden, Mariah (Jacob), and Madelynn, and Killian. Paula also leaves behind great-grandchildren Gavin and Jerni, Gracelynn, Brooklynn, Lucas, Isla, Leo, Alex, Nicholas, Noah, and Makenzie. Additionally, she is survived by her brothers-in-law, Roger (Debbie) Kerley and Tim (Rosa) Kerley. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Blue Funeral Home in Goreville under the direction of Binkley-Ross. Graveside services will be held at Cana Cemetery in Goreville, Illinois on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery shortly before 1:00 P.M. 

In lieu of customary remembrances the family requests with gratitude that memorial donations be director to the charitable organization of the donor’s choice. Visit www.bluefuneralhome.com to leave your condolences online.