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Pauline Pillow Obituary

Pauline Staton Pillow DANIEL ISLAND - Anna Pauline Pillow, age 97, passed away February 14, at Summit Place of Daniel Island, where she has lived for the past several years. Pauline was born on August 10, 1913, in Central City, KY. She was the widow of Thomas Otha Pillow. She was predeceased by her parents, Maude and Will Staton; a daughter Betty Jo Pillow; and a sister, Lucille Comeaux of Central City, KY. She is survived by a son, Bill Pillow and wife Marie of Hanahan; two daughters, Sue and husband Daniel Burt of Hanahan and Jeanie and husband Bill Stoddard of Greenville, SC. Pauline is also survived by five grandsons, Donny Woods, Tommy Pillow, Christopher and Jason Stoddard and Danny Burt, III; five granddaughters, Toni Pagels, Tameria Langston, Paula Bennett, Tina Johnson and Kelly Cox; 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy G. Pillow; two nieces, Suzanne Fulkerson and Laura Mothersbaugh; and three nephews, Bob Pillow, Pete Pillow and Jerry Pillow. Pauline graduated from Central City High School, married her childhood sweetheart and has lived the past 70 years in SC. She was known for her smile, wit and friendliness. She never met a stranger. A lover of animals, family and friends; she was an avid bowler and was inducted in the Charleston Bowling Hall of Fame. She was the last surviving charter member of the Jolly Friends Senior Group. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Summit Place and Hospice of Charleston for their love and care. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, with Dr. Thomas Pillow, her grandson, and Dr. Michael Giles officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Fairmount Cemetery in Central City, KY. Friends will be received at 1:00 p.m., at Tucker Funeral Home, Central City, KY, prior to the graveside. Memorials may be sent to Portside Baptist Church, where she was a member, 1179 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2011.

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February 17, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time She was a very sweet lady. Keeping the family in our thoughts & prayers. Joan & John Wiggins

Gayle McCall Davis

February 16, 2011

Mrs. Pillow lived across the street from my family for many years and I spent many afternoons after school with her and her mother, Memaw. What a truly wonderful woman and what a blessing to have known her. She taught me how to do the "Charleston" and to play funny songs on the piano. She will be missed by so many people. Please know that you all were so blessed to be in her family or to be her friend.

Sheila (McClammy) Hinson

February 16, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of Nana's passing!! She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. May you all be comforted in your loss.

February 16, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her as such a lovely, friendly lady who cared alot about others. We didn't visit much except at the back fence, but we knew each other was there for the other.
God Bless Betty Jacques Wickert

Mayor Blackwell and City Council

February 16, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Blackwell and Hanahan City Council: Jeff Chandler, Kevin Cox, Mike Dyson, Joel Hodges, Dan Owens, and Michael Sally

carol eustace

February 16, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Godfrey Williamson

February 16, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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