She was born in Chicago, IL on February 20, 1931. She worked as a secretary for her family business, Moons Saw & Tool. She was an avid member of the Catholic Church, a volunteer for the St. Petersburg Police Department, and a member of the Red Hat Society. She had a passion for square dancing, line dancing, crocheting, spending time with her friends and family, and drinking her glass of wine.
She was preceded in death by her parents George & Ann Paoli, her sons Glen and Gary, and her daughter Gail. She is survived by her son Gregory and wife Tracy, daughter-in-law Kathy, sister Dolores Harbin, her 5 grandchildren Kevin (Jennifer), Shawn, Jessica, Krystal, and Kyle. She also had 5 great grandchildren Aiden, Olivia, Carter, Jaxon, and Brooklynne.