Paula Marie Crigger, 71, of Seligman, Mo. passed away peacefully at her home July 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 26, 1954 in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Arthur Jacob and Viola Vernoa (Reed) McCleary, who preceded her in death. 

Also preceding her in death was her son, Bryan Crigger and two brothers, Wayne McCleary and William McCleary.

Survivors include her husband, Melvin Crigger; her daughter, Amanda Horton and husband Billy Robinson of Seligman, Mo.; her sister, Lenett Atteberry and husband Allen of Seligman, Mo.; one granddaughter; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She attended school in Topeka, Kan., and graduated from Topeka High School. She dedicated much of her life to her career, beginning as a Quality Control Inspector with Emerson Electric in Independence, Kan., where she worked for 21 years. She later spent 15 years with Fuji Film in Bentonville, Ark., before joining Walmart as a lab technician, where she worked for the past 18 years until her passing.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Paula’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo. Brother Tony Ball will conduct the services. Burial will be at Pratt Cemetery in Garfield, Ark., at a later date.