Pauline Chaney Gunn

Pauline “Polly” Chaney Gunn, 94, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed peacefully on December 30, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 3, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Polly was born on October 6, 1930, in Guilford County, and was blessed with the parents of William Riley Chaney and June Angle Chaney. Polly was raised in Leaksville, NC and a graduate of Leaksville High School.

Along with her parents, Polly is preceded in death by her husband, Allen McBryde Gunn.

Polly is survived by three daughters, Denise Tudor (Reece), Karon Tucker (David), and Pam Loye (Rickey); her grandchildren, Laura Cole, Braxton Westmoreland (Megan), and Jessica Hollinghead (Derrick); her great-grandchildren, MaKayla Kellett, John Braxton “JB” Westmoreland, Miles Hollinghead, and Sadie Parrish.

Polly was an avid gardener who could propagate flowers, trees, and shrubs in her greenhouse. She loved cooking for her family who gathered regularly to enjoy her famous chocolate meringue pies and many more family favorites. Polly was very creative and artistic. She sewed her own curtains, table linens, and many of her children’s clothing. Throughout her lifetime, she painted many beautiful paintings that she loved to share.

Polly attended Woodmont Methodist Church. In her early years, she was member of First Presbyterian and Early Avenue Baptist in Eden.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the kind women who helped take care of Ms. Polly. Deirdre Claybrooks, Pamela Lynn, Wendy McCollum, Valora Stephens, and Ava Wilson. Also, many thanks to Katie and Tasha at Ashton Place and the ladies of Woodmont who visited regularly with beautiful flowers and cards.

Most importantly, she loved her family and cherished the time spent with them.

Even after an amputation, breast cancer, and numerous paralyzing strokes, Polly never complained but carried on with dignity and grace.

Contributions may be sent to The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, in Greensboro, in memory of Pauline Chaney Gunn. PO Box 14608, Greensboro, NC 27415.