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Pauline Addie Obituary
The International Tennis Hall of Fame said Thursday that Addie died Tuesday at an assisted-living facility in Potomac, Md. She had suffered from Parkinson's disease.
She reached the finals of the U.S. National Championship (now the U.S. Open) every year from 1941-46, winning the title four times. In 1946, she won the Wimbledon singles championship without losing a set in the entire tournament.
Originally from Dayton, Ohio, she was raised in Los Angeles and introduced to the sport as a child by her mother, a physical education teacher. Addie was a longtime teaching professional in the Washington, D.C., area.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Addie Stokes
August 4, 2019
Since we have the same name Addie, I wanted to know more about her. Honorable accomplishments in the field of tennis just when I was being born.
Harry Simpson
May 31, 2016
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Godspeed.
Ronald W. Deitrick, Ph.D.
April 4, 2016
I taught tennis for Pauline at Sidwell Friends and privately in Maryland. To get the job, she asked me to play against her. She was a great champion and player, and an even better person. It is my great honor to have known her. I'm sure she is missed by all who knew her.
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mark [email protected]
August 10, 2015
to all you have inspired . Your light
will go on forever
Mary Kanada
July 1, 2012
With deepest condolence.
John 11: 1-44
steele
November 2, 2011
I really appreciate anyone who is has made the difference in sports. One day we will all have the perfect bodies to do what ever we desire in any sport. I hope the family and friends of Miss Addie fine comfort in that realization. May Miss Addie rest in peace until Jesus says "Wake Up"
October 30, 2011
May the God of comfort and tender mercies continue to comfort you and your family.
Know that very shortly death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things will have passed away.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
D. Clark
Marilynn
September 7, 2011
My condolences to the family. No words can express the pain that you are feeling, but just know that prayers are said in your behalf.- Psalm 65:2
July 18, 2011
May God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer(Philipians 4:6,7).My deepest sympathy
Bob & Lowrie
June 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are for the surviving childen, in particular our friend Rusty, in the loss of their dear mother.
June 9, 2011
Thank you for all the kind words for my mother. I believe I met nancy once. Dane Barnhard was a legend at Edgemoor when I was growing up. Rob and Georfe arner use to talk about him all the time. regards.
Rick Addie
Lane Warren
June 7, 2011
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. Although I did not know Mrs. Addie, I played tennis with Rusty at the Bolles School.
Lane Warren
from Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport R.I.
Liz (Snyder) Coughlin
June 5, 2011
Dane Jay Barnhard
June 5, 2011
It was a privilege to have the opportunity to receive my very first tennis lesson at age 12 in 1960 at Edgemoor Club from such a legend and icon of the sport !!!
Spencer Ferebee
June 3, 2011
Pauline and her mother, Betsy were great friends and bridge partners of my mother. I had the pleasure of taking tennis lessons from Pauline in the early 1960s at Sidwell. She was a wonderful woman and what a life well lived. My condolences to her children.
June 3, 2011
70 years of great friendship and love.
Nancy Corbett Dillon (Rollins Roommate)
Emily Chadwick Johnson
June 3, 2011
As a child at Edgemoor in the 60's and '70s and from going to her camp at Sidwell - I looked up to her as an example of a strong,dignified woman. My sincere condolences to the Addie family.
"GG" Bigrigg
June 2, 2011
An awesome role model, specially in the
sport of tennis, my heartfelt condolences
to her family. An exceptional human being. May she Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
"GG" Bigrigg/
Tennis Fan
R Golay
June 2, 2011
To the the family of Pauline Betz Addie - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that she will be missed by many.
June 2, 2011
TO PLAY TENNIS FOR YEARS IN THE 50'S WAS NOT FOR MONEY (there wasn't any}, BUT A TRUE LOVE OF THE GAME. I'VE READ ABOUT YOU AND YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS MANY TIMES BEFORE. WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE YOU PLAY. ALSO; YOU WERE A VERY PRETTY WOMAN. REST IN PEACE PAULINE BETZ.
Louise Snyder-Lascik
June 2, 2011
I am sad to hear of the death of Pauline. I not only went to the tennis camp but worked for Pauline for 2 summers. I will always remember the fun times with all the Addie's and the time spent at the camp.
Louise Snyder
John Harris
June 2, 2011
Truly one of a kind. Pauline excelled in everything she did. She was very kind, polite, generous, and extremely modest.
I had the pleasure of knowing her since the early 1950's, and have admired her since day one. We played a fair amount of tennis when she first came to Edgemoor, and she was very helpful in teaching me how to compete at a higher level. She was loved by the local, national, and international tennis community. She was a great human being, and will be missed by family, friends and admirers all over the world.
Rob Arner
June 2, 2011
Pauline words can never describe how you touched my life and many others. Also thanks for sharing to me that your greatest match was your loss in the 45 Forest Hill finals. To all your family and friends and the many wonderful memories I will always cherish.
Liz Coughlin
June 2, 2011
Pauline touched all of our lives growing up and playing tennis in the Washington area. She will be remembered as a remarkable woman who excelled in so many areas. We send our sympathy.
The Snyder family
Victoria&Andrew VZj
June 2, 2011
What an Wonderful
Lady'PAULINE'
Before my time
For the life of a
Sports star.
Pauline'
tennis icon
of our archive
past 1940s
Our Condolences to
ADDIE family many
friends thru all our
sports star Legends
Rip GodBless you
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
June 2, 2011
She had to be a determined lady to get so far back in those days. Rest In Peace.
V. Coates, Columbus OH
Victor, Dora + Samantha
June 2, 2011
What an awesome lady! Our hearts & prayers go out to all the family. May she ascend to heaven by hopping over the net in style. :)
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