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Mauree PAULSON Obituary
Born July 22, 1918 in Charlotte County, she was the daughter of Jack (John Henry) and Eddie Deaner Jones of Charlotte County. Mrs. Paulson graduated from Farmville State Teachers College and had resided in the Hampton Roads area since 1941. She was a fifth grade teacher in the Hampton public schools and an employment counselor for the Virginia Employment Commission for 23 years before retiring in 1983. She was a member of Chapter 40 of the Order of Eastern Star and served that organization in many positions. She was a member of Fox Hill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Paulson was predeceased by her sister, Dean Osborne; and nephews, David Osborne and Ernest Paulson Jr.
She is survived by a beloved and cherished friend, Ann Chandler; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou and Gerald Blessing of Frederick, Md., and Frances Ann and Eugene Motley of Hampton; three grandchildren, Denise Blessing of Frederick, Dawn Blessing of San Francisco, Calif., and Rion Motley of Hampton; a sister, Catherine Martin of Charlotte Courthouse; and a number of nieces and nephews and their children.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Blood Cot [email protected].
Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Gerry Blessing
October 23, 2010
This is a tribute to Mrs. Paulson, from a 'family member' - Mary Lou's husband. It is based on my first remembrance meeting Mrs. Paulson and the rest of the family - I believe early summer of 1966. Having been dating Mary Lou at The College of William and Mary in the springtime, she invited me to her home (where I went on my motorbike - did not have a car). I especially recall the first (probably a Sunday) big family meal. It is an ex. of how Mrs. Paulson took care of me. I was not used to such a spread - the many dishes she put out. I learned to really like a baked corn pudding, and ham and turkey (always both meats!), the pickle condiments (I love pickles), the pies . . .
It was the first time of many that she took care of me, for some fourty four years.
P.S. It was good to see the note from the Higgins - some of my earliest memories included Guy Higgins talking to Mr. Frank Paulson at the kitchen table with Mrs. Paulson fixing the coffee and/or participating in the conversation. As we drove down to the funeral a couple days ago, we thought about you all and wondered if you were still in the Hampton area - thank you for your good wishes
Bertie Walters
October 22, 2010
Frances,Mary Lou,& Rion,I am so sorry to hear about Mauree,she was a good friend.Did Mauree's hair for years,In the shop and in her home.we really loved her,she was one sweet lady..If I had known we would have been there.. we are going to truly miss her..our Prayers are with the whole family..OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY,YOUR HAIRDRESSER BERTIE & RONNY
Penney Martin
October 21, 2010
Frances and Mary Lou: I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember her well when we were so young at Langley View. I just recently saw Rudy Paucker and we talked about Mrs. Paulson. I am so sorry I did not know; I would have come to the funeral home for the visitation. Thinking of you all. A chapter of your life has closed but I am sure you have wonderful memories of her. I know all the students she had really loved her. Blessings to you both. Penney Stott Martin
Barbara Stevens
October 20, 2010
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Mrs. Paulson taught me in 5th grade at Langley Elementary School and she was well loved by all of her students. My prayers are with the family.
Higgins Family
October 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Enrique Ponce
October 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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