She was born on June 28, 1931, in Iredell County, to Arthur Richard and Minnie Bell West.
Pauline was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Dwight Austin; her granddaughter, Sarah Isabel Austin; and five brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by her children, Darin Austin (Angela) and Kim Gray (Brian); and her grandchildren, Matt Austin (Kelsey), Ellie Austin, and Logan Gray.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Hebron Baptist Church, with Darren Johnson officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately after the service.