Pauline E. France left this world on July 22, 2020 at the age of 92 with her beloved son by her side. She was one of five children and has now joined her brother Bill and sisters, Dottie, Bea and Sylvia in the peace of Eternal Life.
Pauline was married for 44 years to her husband Grover France who proceeded her in death, along with her first husband David Wayne Nancarvis. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Nancarvis, several nieces, nephews, and loved ones that Pauline considered her second family and dear friends, all of whom are mourning her passing
Pauline served with honor in the United States Army during the Korean War and was also stationed in Japan for recovery and rebuilding campaigns. She was passionate about rescuing children traumatized by the ravages of war, and worked tirelessly to make sure they were clothed, fed and had the resources they needed.
After leaving the army she worked as a Management Analyst and Librarian for the United States government for 53 years in Crystal City, VA and San Diego, CA until she retired in 2005, when she moved to Maitland, Florida to be near her son. Pauline was a pioneer for women in the workplace, following in the footsteps of her mother Anna, who was a suffragette. She was passionate about helping others to succeed and have a better life, and remains a deeply cherished and respected mentor for several former colleagues.
Pauline was a violinist and enjoyed music, history and writing and enjoyed volunteer work as a docent at several historic sites in Virginia. Wherever she went, people would stop to compliment Pauline on her vast collection of hats perched jauntily upon her head. She enjoyed dining out for breakfast and was a favorite customer in most restaurants, remembered for the pleasure she took in her trademark cup of hot coffee, “half regular, half decaf with cream.”
Pauline was a gifted researcher and writer who also wrote many poems about how she viewed life. She shared her wisdom in this poem titled The Meaning of It All, pictured with her playing the violin. These words embody how Pauline France lived her life and her presence will be missed by so many whose lives she touched.
"Life ends when you stop dreaming.
Hope ends when you stop believing.
Love ends when you stop caring.
Friendship ends when you stop sharing."
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation to Disabled American Veterans ( www.dav.org), an organization Pauline France was passionate about supporting.
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