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Obituary For Pauline Thomas Blackwell

Pauline Thomas Blackwell “Chief” 81, passed Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Public viewing will be held Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Bluestone Baptist Church, 9892 NC Hwy #700, Pelham, NC, with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pauline Thomas Blackwell sunrise on October 27, 1942 and sunset at 81 years of age on July 24, 2024 of Pelham, North Carolina at Penn Nursing Center. Pauline was a strong and resilient woman of great caliber. She was the daughter of late Edna & Lewis Withers and Roger Gunter, Sr.

Growing up in Ruffin, NC she graduated from Booker Washington High School where she was known as “Chief” for her phenomenal basketball skills. After graduating she moved to Durham, NC where she attended Durham Business College and earned a degree in business administration. She devoted many years of service at Lorillard Company, Danville, Virginia. She loved fishing and it was nothing for her to enjoy sitting at the bay. Her joy was to say, “I’m going fishing to catch a bass”.

She was also preceded in death by her spouse, Clyde Blackwell, Sr.

She leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters and one son; Exia Lipscomb (Harold), Amy Blackstock, Shontale Hampton, Jr. (Arthur) and Clyde Blackwell, Jr. (Trisi). Brother; James Withers (Hilda) and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Guest Book

8-5-2024 I just found out today that Pauline had passed away. I had not seen her lately and asked about her today when I visited my Mother who is a patient also at Annie Penn Nursing Home. To the Family, I am so sorry you have lost her. I have missed her. She was such a pleasure to know. The Nursing Home will not be the same without her. Marie James Joyce

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Sending love and Condolences to the family of Sis. Pauline. Much love to Cousin Hilda & Jabo. I know your hearts are heavy, but I rejoice in knowing you are rooted in the promises and love of our Lord and Savior. From Pastor Darlene

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So sorry I can't be there with my family to celebrate the homegoing of my cousin. I know you all loved your mother and grandmother dearly and it showed in the way you cared for her. Goodbye for now until we meet again. Love, Cynthia, Robert & Kelley

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Sending prayers to my good friends Shontele and Arthur. Rae and I love you all.

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My sincere condolences to the family of a beautiful charming human being, I am so happy that I got to know her. Douglas Stephens, Brooklyn NY

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Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Juliette Miller

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My deepest condolences & prayers for the Family ❤️ Cynthia Nunnally Day

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My deepest condolences & prayers for the Family ❤️ 2

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Shontele We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother no that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers love you John,Carolyn and Carla Hairston ❤

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Shontele and family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Mom Pauline....I remember her back in the day at Booker T. Washington H. S. She dominated the basketball court🏀🏀🏀A STAR athlete!! She became my aunts roommate at The Penn Center, always so pleasant.... she even tried to her to roll her wheel chair around and follow her..... now that was hilarious🤗...I will miss her❣️ With our sympathy Gerdia Keesee Elizabeth Haynes ( roommate)

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Sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Betty Ashe

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My Sincere condolences to the family Miss Pauline was a very special friend to my mom Shirley.They were fishing buddies.You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, the McGhee family EEGSQK

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Shontele and family - Pauline was a special person and a bright spot in our days at Penn Center. She will never be forgotten. Prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I'm here if you need a sounding board.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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