Molly B. (Pavlik) Palmer

Molly B. Palmer was born in Valentine, Nebraska to Robert “Bob” Charles Pavlik and Marietta Jane (Ramey) Pavlik on September 26, 1970. Molly joined her sister Robin and then in 1972 brother, Henry “Hap” Pavlik joined them. Molly’s early childhood was spent on the family ranch northwest of Crookston, Nebraska. Her junior high and high school years were in the Lakeview, Nebraska area. Molly graduated from the 8th grade in Lakeview. Molly graduated from the Todd County High School in 1990 and then attended Chadron State College where she met Corey Palmer. Molly and Corey married in 1992. Molly worked in various schools as an education Para. She also worked at North Star and then at Cottonwood Villa.

Molly is preceded in death by her parents, her son, Tell L. Palmer and one nephew, Austin C. Pavlik. Molly is survived by her daughter, Baillee Bea Palmer and Baillee’s father Corey Palmer of Springview, Nebraska. Her sister, Robin McMurtrey and husband (Mike); nieces, Daisy McMurtrey, Teara Ellis and husband (Robert) and their son Jared. Brother, Henry Pavlik and wife (Rio); nephews, Michael, William and Robert (Rob) Pavlik. Foster Mother, Betty Sokol; Foster Sister, Cindy Homan and husband (Doug), nephews Casey, Brandon and Jesse Homan; niece, Samantha Amirfathi and husband (Shenhin). Great nephews and nieces, Dante, Ekco and Aspen Amirfathi. Sister-in-law, Cheyenne Heath and husband (Brett); nephew, Cody and wife (Kristina); nieces, Callie and Kaydee; nephews, Kash, Klayton and Braxton Heath. Sister-in-law, Catherine Schreur and husband (Nate); nieces, Chyann and Alyeah Schreur; nephew, Nathan Schreur.

Molly loved flowers, she loved planting them and having them in the house. She loved ranch life, horses and dogs. Molly was never without a dog by her side. Molly loved life.


Memorial Services were held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Assembly of God Church in Ainsworth. Pastor Gary Graesser officiated at the service. Music was provided by Cheyenne Heath and Catherine Schreur. The CD music selections played were “Cryin’ For Me”, by Toby Keith, “Hallelujah”, by Gin Wigmore and “The Rose”, by Conway Twitty. Memorials have been suggested to the family in Molly’s name for future designation.