Pauline Wilma Stanley

Pauline Wilma Stanley obituary

Pauline Wilma Stanley

Pauline Stanley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith-Miner Funeral Home on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Pauline Wilma Stanley, 72 of Midland, was promoted home to heaven surrounded by her friends and family on September 2, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center – Midland. She was born to the late Forest and Edith (Kelly) Stanley in Detroit, MI on April 12.

If you knew Pauline then you would say that she had an extraordinary love for cats of all kinds and she loved anything pink! Pauline also had an amazing love and devotion to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Pauline is survived by her brother; Paul Stanley (Indiana), Walter Stanley (Cambodia), niece; Cary Stanley, friend; Ann Keck and many beloved fur babies including her two cats Jory and Kippy.

She is preceded in death by her brothers; Robert and Raymond Stanley and niece; Melissa Stanley.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on September 6, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Dickerson officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00am until time of service.

In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider contributing to the funeral expenses directly on the funeral home obituary website.

Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Stanley family; to share a special memory please visit www.smithminer.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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