Pauline W. Stephens

Pauline W. Stephens obituary, Franklin, VA

Pauline W. Stephens

Pauline Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on May 7, 2025.

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Franklin – Pauline W. "Polly" Stephens, 97, passed away May 4, 2025 in Consulate Health Care of Windsor. Born in Gates County, NC, and a long-time resident of Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Berry Olando Whitehurst and Addie Barnhill Whitehurst. She was also predeceased by a son, Allen Dennis Whitehead; a sister, Betty Vaughan; and three brothers, Melvin, Jesse and Willie Whitehurst.
Polly was a graduate of Gates County High School and a retired insurance agent.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Marcia Pierce (George) and Wanda Eisenhauer (Jeff).
A visitation will be from 11AM to 12PM Friday, May 9, 2025 in Wright Funeral Home.
www.wrightfuneralhome.org

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