M. Paulette Northcutt was born in Bonne Terre on April 14, 1943 a daughter to Paul and Margarita (nee Perrier) Whitener.  She died at de Greeff Hospice House on March 1, 2026 at the age of 82.  She is survived by her children: Linda Ames, Moberly, Gail (Albert Santoscoy, Jr.) Ames, St. Charles and Michael (Donna) Ames, St. Charles; her step sons: Alvin “Corky” (Joyce) Northcutt, Jr., De Soto and Kenneth (Kris) Northcutt, De Soto; 11 grand children; 12 great  grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren with one on the way.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband SSgt. Donald Ames; her second husband Alvin Northcutt, Sr.; a daughter Carol Ames and a step daughter Brenda Howell.  Paulette was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella Circle #659.