Pauline Novak

Pauline Novak obituary, Fort Smith, AR

Pauline Novak

Pauline Novak Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 2, 2023.
Mrs. Pauline M. Novak peacefully transitioned into her good night on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born on August 3, 1940, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Ms. "Polly" as she was affectionally called, is preceded in death by her adopted parents, Frank K. and Gertrude Bateman, Sons Cornelius C. Roberts and William S. Davis, Sr. (Novak). She leaves to cherish her legacy: Brian A.W. and Carleesha Davis I of Cincinnati, OH, Frank F. and Cynthia Bateman of North Little Rock, and Tonya R.M. Novak of Fayetteville. Grandchildren Ebony, Jade, Brian II, Nicholas, Paris, William "Zack", and William Stanley II. Great-Grandson Brian III.
Viewing will be 9 AM – 7 PM, Friday, September 8, 2023, and the family will visit with friends from 5 PM – 7 PM at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11 AM Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Oak Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

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August 2, 2025

Tomorrow, August 3, 2025 I will say happy birthday to you even though you are resting in heaven! You will always be remembered!

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Miss you and miss you at the ballgame

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September 8, 2023

Cynthia and Frank sincere Condolences and may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martha Ansley
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Neica Jones

September 5, 2023

Now mrs. Polly who I have no one to argue with! I´m going to miss our late night talks you always made sure my kids had served at the community dinners
Thank you for always being REAL with me.
Love ya
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201 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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