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Pauline Alford Obituary
Moore, SC
Pauline Alford, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Hector D. Aubrey and Annette Roulier Aubrey and the wife of James "Al" Olin Alford. Pauline retired from Spartanburg County District Five schools. During her career, she was at Berry Shoals, Wellford Academy, Abner Creek, D.R. Hill Middle School and assisted in the opening of Florence Chapel Middle School. She was a member and former president of the SCAEOP and she was a member of the NAEOP. Pauline was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church for 31 years. Pauline enjoyed quilting and creative quilt work, making quilts for Quilts of Valor, family and friends.
In addition to her husband James survivors include a son; James "Jim" Alford, and wife Cathi; two daughters; Angelina Christine Kendall, and Julie Elizabeth Runyan-Brown, and husband Corey; a brother, Norman Edward Aubrey, and wife Judy; a brother in law, Jackson C. Powell; eight grandchildren, Zachary Alford, Noah Kendall, and wife Shan, Brenna Alford, Claire Alise Runyan, Ashley Kendall, Nicholas James Runyan, Cadence Leigh Brown, and Dalton Hugh Brown; and two great grandchildren, Karsyn and Ivan Kendall.
She was predeceased by a sister, Cecile Denise Powell.
Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.
The family will greet friends from 9:30am until 10:00 am, before the service.
Interment will be held at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Upstate Quilts of Valor #601 In Care of Kenneth Hinkle
103 Kingsdale Court
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net
Stribling Funeral Home
Duncan, SC
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Bobby Waldo
December 6, 2025
Pauline, I´ll never forget the wonderful times and memories we made with Jim, you and my family when we all were stationed together in Montgomery, AL, during mid to late 70s! RIP my friend.
John Arthur Penoyer, Sr.
June 25, 2025
Prayers and condolences to the Alford family. I am sad and shocked to hear of Paulines' passing, She was such a stand out lady in the church and will be missed by all. I thought she was the picture of good health when I last saw her with you at 9 am Sunday Mass just a few weeks ago.
I have a quilt of valor she made which I treasure and have on permanent display in my home.
Be assured I will be here for you. May God's Peace be with you during these difficult times. Rest in peace Pauline.
Teresa Fendley
June 25, 2025
Prayers and condolences to the Alford family. Pauline will be missed by many. She was a caring and loving person always willing to help.
Teresa Fendley
June 25, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Pauline´s passing. She was a loving and caring person in all aspects of her life. Always willing to help.
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Clarice S. McKnight, CEOE
June 25, 2025
Mrs. Pauline will be missed. She was a beautiful person who loved SCAEOP and NAEOP. Her commitment and dedication to SCAEOP and NAEOP will live on as a testament to who she was. You've touched so many with your wisdom and spirit of excellence. You will forever be in our hearts.
Tina Gilliard Rice, CEOE
June 25, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Pauline. I hold much value in the wisdom and knowledge she brought into SCAEOP. Her presence, leadership, and gracious spirit left an indelible mark on all of us.
She will always be remembered in such an awesome way, not only for her contributions but for the heart with which she gave them. May you find comfort in knowing how deeply she was respected, loved, and cherished by her professional family.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Tina Gilliard Rice
SCAEOP Past President
Georgetown, SC
Jim & Linda Tribble - KY
June 24, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Pauline´s passing. She was a great mentor to me as I served as NAEOP president. Such a special lady willing to help and listen.
Peter Rustigian
June 23, 2025
Jim, Pat and I were so sad and shocked to hear of Paulines' passing, She was such a stand out lady in the church and will be missed by all. We have so many of her quilting creations and I have a quilt of valor she made which I treasure. Be assured we will be here for you and the family. Rest in peace Pauline.
Peter and Patricia Rustigian.
Richard Barto
June 21, 2025
Jim, Jan and I are so sorry for your loss. Pauline was a great lady and will be surely missed by a lot of people You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Rich and Jan Barto
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