It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired sister, Jennifer Pauley, on May 25th, 2025. Jennifer dedicated 17 years of her life to serving American Airlines, and her legacy will be deeply felt by all who knew her.
Jennifer’s journey with American Airlines began in 1998 as a building cleaner, where she quickly demonstrated her work ethic and dedication. Her hard work and determination led to her promotion to Aircraft Cleaner by 2000, and she continued to take on new challenges as a Fleet Service Clerk. Ultimately, Jennifer found her passion as an Overhaul Support
Mechanic, a role she held until her well-deserved retirement in 2015 through the Voluntary Reduction in Force program.
We offer our sincerest condolences to Jennifer’s loved ones, friends, and fellow union members during this difficult time. May we take a moment to reflect on the impact she had on our lives and our workplace, and may we honor her memory by continuing to uphold the values of solidarity, hard work, and dedication that she embodied.
Rest in peace, Sister Jennifer. Your memory will be cherished, and your contributions to our union family will never be forgotten.
Obituary for Jennifer Dawn Pauley
Jennifer Dawn(Burch) Pauley was born September 28, 1979, at the Collinsville Hospital in Collinsville, Oklahoma, to Terry and Kim Burch. She departed this life on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 45 years. Jennifer completed her secondary education at Collinsville Public Schools, where she played basketball and received many awards. Jens grandfather taught her to drive multiple different vehicles at a very young age. At the age of 14, her father bought her a Red Moped, which sparked her love for riding motorcycles. She began working at American Airlines at the age of 18 as a plumber, but later moved to several different jobs with while at American.
Jennifer was always involved with sports. She was her daughters basketball coach for many years. Jennifer later began working as real estate agent. Not only did she enjoy helping others find their dream homes, but she also loved remodeling them. Additionally, she ran her grandmother’s rental business, not only as the landlord, but was also the “Jack of All Trades”. Anytime something broke or went wrong, she was there to fix it.
Jennifer impacted countless lives. She was one of a kind. She enjoyed a lot of things in this life such as being her daughters basketball coach, riding motorcycles, being a handywoman, and taking tons of vacations. Most importantly, being “Maw Maw” to her grandchildren was her greatest venture in this life. Those she leaves behind who hold a lifetime of cherished memories include:
Her loving husband; Dale Pauley
Two daughters; Jordan Razo
Zoe Aguirre
Grandchildren; Julian Razo, Jersey Razo, and Jentry Aguirre
Grandmother; Wanda Dane
And a host of nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Tony Marler officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Martin Cemetery in Childers, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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