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Pauline Presley Obituary
Pauline was a columnist who penned "A Dash of Gab" for The Cobden Review in the 1950s. She authored "Secrets and White Lies," a Depression-era novel set in Southern Illinois, along with other works.
She also was a tour guide for Presley Tours for many years, traveling throughout the world.
Pauline was a devout Radha Soami Satsangi.
She was born July 31, 1925, to George and Susan Mae (Black) Cagle.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. Presley Jr. and wife, Yolan, of Carbondale; daughter and son-in-law, Jan Presley and husband, Robert Tiffin of Carbondale; six grandchildren, David Presley, Daniel Presley, Gabriel Weldin, Sara Talbot, Emily Garcia and Colleen Tiffin; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Clara Cagle of Ocean Springs, Miss.
She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Col. Irvin "Doc" Adams; parents; and two brothers, Jack Cagle and Frank Cagle.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish Lane, in Carbondale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan House, 701 S. Marion St., Carbondale, IL 62901, or Lifesavers in Carbondale.
Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin is in charge of arrangements.
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Susan Mojeske
July 22, 2020
Pauline
Susan here. I still remember where and when you told me to "wear red shoes whenever you can". Very good advice!
Susan, Cindy and Susan Mojeske
July 22, 2019
We miss your presence and humor at the infamous Greek dinners.
August 18, 2012
My precious friend has left us but what a loving memory we will have of her. The fun we shared will be with me forever. Her love for life and her family cannot be expressed in a few words. I loved this lady that shared her life with me. You my dear will never be forgotten. I loved you PAULINE PRESLEY.
Susan Frenkel
July 30, 2012
We're so sorry to hear of the loss of this lovely lady.
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Marcia Chew
July 30, 2012
I feel fortunate to have seen Pauline again recently. My deepest sympathies to Jan and Bob. You were so devoted to your mother. She left quite a legacy in her works and in her children.
Tammy Seed Morris
July 29, 2012
Pauline Presley was the epitome of style, class and graciousness. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed. My sympathies to the Presley family.
Janette & Doug Sedgwick
July 29, 2012
Our sympathy to the family at this sad time, Pauline was a wonderful lady who we adored, she will be greatly missed.
Dede Ittner
July 29, 2012
I loved doing Pauline's oral history a few years ago. Her book was a life goal. She looked and acted radiant that day she signed my book at Bookworm. It and her memory will be held close to my heart always! Dede
Susan, Cindy and Susan Mojeske
July 29, 2012
Thinking of the family at this sad time. Pauline will be missed!
Love and prayers,
The Mojeske Girls
betty rowan
July 29, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Marcella Ballesteros
July 28, 2012
What a sad day it is to have the earthly presence of Pauline gone from our life. I will always treasure her as my friend and neighbor who lived across from me in Westwood Hills. My copy of her book that she gave to me recently is a valued gift and tangible memory of her. With love and sympathy.
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