Ms. Jennifer "Denai" Paddock age 43 of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, in Gainesville following a brief illness. She was born March 6, 1980, in Jacksonville to Dwight Pritchard and Elizabeth (Boyer) Beland. Denai was an X-Ray Technician with Orthopedic Institute in Alachua 3 years. She grew up in the First Assembly of God Church in Keystone Heights and had recently joined Cornerstone Baptist Church of Sampson City. Denai had a contagious smile and made friends everywhere she went. She was known for always having fun and putting her children first. She enjoyed cooking, being outdoors, doing yard work, and traveling with her children, but most of all she loved being a mom. Denai was preceded in death by her husband Ray Paddock, Jr. and her father in-law Ray Paddock, Sr. Survivors are her three precious children RayRay (16), Jensie (14), and Brett (7); parents Elizabeth (Boyer) Beland (Bob) and Dwight Pritchard (Rebecca) with siblings Sunshine Rauch (Troy), Melisa Pritchard Noble (Sid, Jr.) and all of Keystone Heights and Matthew Pritchard of Texas. Also left behind is her mother in-law Mary Paddock also of Keystone Heights; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends that she touched and will miss her dearly. The family will receive friends Friday, February 2, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the First Assembly of God. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Pippin and Pastor Joey Hay officiating. Interment will follow at Keystone Heights Cemetery. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Keystone Heights Cemetery State Road 100 West Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Visitation Friday, February 2, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM First Assembly of God 8025 State Road 100 Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Service Friday, February 2, 2024 11:00 AM - First Assembly of God 8025 State Road 100 Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176