Paulene (Tshimbalanga) Mpunga, 72, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky.

Born December 12, 1952 in DRC Kinshasa, Paulene was the daughter of the late Francois and Marie (Tshiosha) Tshimbalanga.

Paulene is survived by three sons, Roger Tshienda, Fransois Tshimbalanga, and Tresor Tshiepelo; two daughters, Cecile Ngalula and Martha Ntumba; as well as twenty grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Rehoboth Alliance Church in Kirksville, Missouri with Pastor James Kamanda officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.