Pauline H. Emerson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pauline H. Emerson, age 97, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion. She was born on Tuesday, August 27, 1918, in Carrier Mills, IL the daughter of Paul and Edythe (Wise) Howerton. Pauline attended school in New Burnside and Harrisburg and was a graduate of Harrisburg High School Class of 1936. She was united in marriage to Henry F. Emerson on Wednesday, June 16, 1937, in Eldorado, IL and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death came on Saturday, December 23, 1995. Her working career was as a book keeper and payroll clerk for the pipeline company her husband worked for and also a Ford Dealership until she retired in 1955. She had been attending Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion for many years. Through her husband’s work, Pauline was able to travel all over the United States and several provinces in Canada. Pauline loved her family and enjoyed the many times they gathered together. The memories that were created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by three nieces, Patsy J. Bowen of Marion, Brenda A. Bowen Gross of Atlantic Beach, FL and Lucinda K. Howell and her husband Dennis of Edwardsville, IL; two nephews, Bobby J. Howerton and his wife Virginia of Johnston City, IL and Paul G. Howerton of Herrin, IL; great niece, Lynne A. Swain of Atlantic Beach, FL; two great nephews, Brian A. Swain of Miami, FL and Rick D. McLeod of Vancouver, WA; cousin, Karline Varley of Tucson, AZ, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; two brothers, Robert W. Howerton and James M. Howerton and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Gallion and Kathleen Howerton. Arrangements for Pauline H. Emerson were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Tim Ozment presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Sharon Disney. Special vocal musical selection presented during the service was “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” by Gary Dooley with pianist, Sharon Disney accompanying. Rev. Ozment presented a special poem, “The Dash” that was requested by the family. Other special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Interment followed next to her husband in Gilead Cemetery of Johnson County near Simpson, IL. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either “Gilead Cemetery” or “Hospice of Southern Illinois” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Pauline H. Emerson

August 27, 1918 - August 10, 2016

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Pauline H. Emerson

August 27, 1918 - August 10, 2016

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