Pauline Coffer, age 87 of Ozark, passed away on May 21, 2025 surrounded by Family. She was born in Keltner, Missouri on July 5, 1937, to Lillie (Hall) Gann and Elmer Gann. Where she was the 6th of seven children.
On September 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Earl Amos Coffer celebrating 68 ½ years of marriage. To this union one son Michael Coffer was born in January of 1957.
Following school, Pauline went to work at American National Insurance on June 7, 1954. Where she retired from on July 9, 1999,
She was a devoted wife, mother and Nana to her son, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pauline is survived by son Mike Coffer with wife Karen, of Ozark; two grandchildren, Melissa (Coffer) Curl and husband Gene, of Joplin, James Coffer and wife Camie of Ozark; five great grandchildren, Skye, Dani, Zayne, Carter and Lincoln; a brother, Bob Gann and his wife Winnie; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Pauline is preceded in death her husband Earl Coffer; parents, Lillie (Hall) and Elmer Gann; and brothers and sisters, Ruby Shortt, Dean Gann, Eugene Gann, Norma Martin, and Betty Lammlein.
A funeral service for Pauline Coffer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Phillip Burden officiating. Burial will follow at Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. immediately before the funeral at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old Boston Cemetery or GYNCA.
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504 West Walnut Street, Ozark, MO 65721
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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