Paula Sue Rich, 72, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 5:18 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home.

Paula was born October 24, 1950 in Galesburg the daughter of George R. and Norma M. (Quarterman) Pico. On April 19, 1995 she was united in marriage to James R. "Jim" Rich in Sycamore, Illinois.

Survivors include her husband: Jim; one daughter: Michelle (Keith) Rickard of Knoxville, Illinois; two grandchildren: Grant Larson and Macy Larson; one great-grandson: Alex Horton; two brothers: Kent (Sharon) Pico of Bushnell, Illinois and Craig Pico of Monmouth, Illinois; one sister: Jeanine (Dale) Rickords of Knoxville and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Burial will be held at later date in LaHarpe Cemetery, LaHarpe, Illinois. Banks & Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe is assisting the family.

To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Paula's obituary at banksandbeals.com.