Lena Marie Paluzzi
December 19, 1950 - August 17, 2026
Lena Marie Paluzzi, age 75, of Novelty, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri.
Born December 19, 1950, in Novinger, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Otto and Patricia Lucille (Dorman) Williams.
Surviving is her husband of 32 years, Orlando “Joe” Paluzzi; four sons, Glen (Donna) Burke, Robert (Amy) Burke, Mike Burke, and Patrick Burke; two brothers, John Wesley (Sandra) Williams and Arthur “Lester” (Ruth Ann Schleif) Williams; one sister, Arthythe (Ralph Jennerjohn) Curtis; eight grandchildren, Chelsea (Darin) Andorfer, Tegan Burke, Kamron (Gage) Rainey, Daniel, Mack, and Rowen Burke, Kathleen (Chandler) Courtright, and Kayla (Luke) Wallace; ten great grandchildren, Erik, Jaxson, Aurelia, and Hazel Wallace, Odin and Parker Andorfer, Hayden Rainey, Oakley, Emmett, and Lila Courtright; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Her parents; one sister, Gale Williams; one brother, Jimmie Williams; and one daughter-in-law, Chrissy Burke preceded her in death.
Lena enjoyed quilting, and loved spending time with her family.
The family will be holding a private memorial service. She will be laid to rest in the La Plata Cemetery, La Plata, Missouri.
Arrangements are by Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri.
