Galax, Virginia
Sep 20, 1914 – Mar 1, 2017 (Age 102)
Pauline Alice Kirby Allison age 102 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 1,2017 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Allison was born in Galax, Virginia on September 20, 1914 to Harvey E. and Hattie Jeanette Freeman Kirby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Burton Allison; daughter Peggy McMillon and grandson Duane Chaffman.
She was a charter member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church and played the piano at Hillcrest Baptist Church for sixty years.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Carlene and Wayne Damba of Lexington, North Carolina; four grandchildren Shelley Oakley; Tina Redd; Sherri Bray and Michael Damba; eleven great-grandchildren Allison McMillon; Keely DeZern; Derek DeZern; Kayla McCraw; Desiree Pacheco; Tammy White; Scott Chaffman; Landon Redd; Christian Bray and Meagan Vance; Zach; seven great-great-grandchildren Robbie Lee; Levi Lee; Kami White; Jordyn Chaffman; Tyler Wilson; Rocelyn McCraw and Cameron Brown; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the McMillan Ministries with Pastor James Cowley, Rev. Stacy Redd and the Rev. David Long officiating. Burial will follow in the Monta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the McMillan Ministries.
McMillan Ministries is located in the old Hillcrest Baptist Church Building.
Never will forget you Pauline. You were an influence in my life as well as many others. You did it by just being who you were and living the life you lived. What a way to leave this earth when people can look at your life and feel good to have known you.
Danny Dean
March 03, 2017 | Hillsville, VA
Love you, Grannie
Matthew Damba
March 03, 2017 | Montgomery Village, MD
Praying for the family.She was my neighbor here at Northway Apartments.She was a very sweet and loving person.She always had a smile.She will be missed.
Marie Smith
March 03, 2017 | Galax, VA
So sorry for the loss of your loved one...she sounds like a very remarkable woman...
Brenda Goodson
March 02, 2017 | Lowgap, NC
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be especially close to you during these difficult days. Rejoicing with you in the knowledge that there will be a great reunion day!
Bertie Blevins Hughes
March 02, 2017 | McGaheysville, VA
Sorry for your loss. A great lady always had a smile. God bless the family.
Teresa Holliday
March 02, 2017 | Woodlawn, VA
My prayers go out to the families. She will be greatly missed. Imagine-everyone around her singing as she is playing the piano. What a sound.!!! This lady is rejoicing!!!
Cynthia Anderson
March 02, 2017 | Galax, VA