Pauline Grissom Obituary

Pauline B. "Lynn" Grissom N. CHARLESTON - Pauline B. "Lynn" Grissom, 86, of North Charleston, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, of Multiple Myeloma. Born on January 21. 1935, in Lambeth London, England, Pauline was the only child of Arthur and Beatrice Clark Boryer. Pauline's family fled from London to Portsmouth, Hampshire, as the Blitz 8 month bombing campaign begain in 1940. Pauline, 5 years of age, was evacuated to safer grounds as part of Operation Pied Piper. Upon her return to Portsmouth 4 years later, Pauline began what was to be a lifelong career as professional dancer, model, choreographer, and actress. Lynn is survived by 4 children, Julie Lynn Grissom Ledford, Gary Paul Grissom (Cyndi), Daniel Smith Grissom, Debra Grissom Atkinson (Glenn); 6 grandchildren, Spencer, Evan Yana, Zina, Jacob and Jaclyn; 6 great-grandchildren, Savannah, Aleks, Amelia, Alina, Carlina, Justin, a great-great-grandson, Ryan; her sister-in-law, Jo Anne Tate of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death in 1990 by her beloved husband of 36 years, Gerald Smith Grissom, USAF, Ret., and 2 grandchildren, Jeffrey Ryan Smith and Jordan Michelle Grisson. Lynn had sparkling eyes and a smile that lit up the world. She was kind and compassionate, especially toward children, animals and the less fortunate. She never met a stranger. In her honor, share a warm hug, a smile, some kind words, and please, if you are not, get vaccinated. Please join us for a celebration of life at 3 pm, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Dorchester Memorial Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485. Please wear a mask. Donations in her name may be made to your favorite pet shelter or to the American Cancer Society. Special thank you to the caring staff of Sandpiper Courtyard Assisted Living and Crescent Hospice. Tri-County Cremations. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston