She was born on July 3, 1916 in Amherst County, daughter of the late Lewie and Etta Gordon.
In addition to her husband Reed she was preceded in death by a son, Edward Eugene Staples.
Pauline retired from Ben Franklin Five and Dime after over 30 years. She loved to cook, play Rook, and garden.
She is survived by a daughter, Frances Edgemon; a son, Carl W. Staples; a daughter in law, Shelby Staples; 3 grandchildren, Karen Hodges, Jason Staples, and Amy Dawson and husband Bill; 3 great grandchildren, Reed, Reaghan and Ryker Dawson and a sister, Myrtle G. Surber
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Pauline’s caregiver, Vicky Litchford aka “Thelma” and her family.
The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 pm on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Amherst Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Amherst Rescue Squad, PO Box 193, Amherst, VA 24521.
