HICKORY – Pauline Ball Hefner of Hickory passed away peacefully and gracefully July 18, 2020. She graced this world with her strong, and courageous personality for 101 + years.
Pauline was born on April 10, 1919 in Elkin, NC to the late Ralph and Cora Ball. She was the oldest living member of Christ Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild and a member of the church choir. Pauline was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was an expert seamstress and loved working in her flower gardens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl, grandson Chuck Lail, and son in law David Reep.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Lail and husband Montie, Romona Reep; sons, Dan Hefner and wife Phyllis and Terry Hefner and wife Kathy; 7 granchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12 PM at Catawba Memorial Park with Pastor Richard Schwandt officiating. Burial will follow. All in attendance are requested to wear masks and practice social distancing.
A special thank you to Trinity Ridge who provided loving care over the last two years.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to Christ Lutheran Church, 324 2nd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602 or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Hefner Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
