Mary S. Pauley

Mary Susan Pauley, 91, formerly of Fayetteville, WV, died on Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Dade City, FL, with her daughter by her side. She was born on the family farm at Alkol in Lincoln County, WV on February 2, 1920 to Arvil and Roxie Curry Meadows, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister, Della Patterson of Culloden, WV. Her deceased siblings are Turman Meadows, Arlie Meadows, Nellie Lane, Ronald Meadows, Leo Meadows, Nina Chaffin, Reldo Meadows and Matthew Meadows. In Kentucky, on November 25, 1939, Mary married her beloved Wilmer w. Pauley, who preceded her in death, March 22, 1997. They had two children, a daughter, Dr. Dwillis Gwan Wallman (John) of Dade City, FL and deceased son, Michael Wetzel Pauley (Ann) of Princeton, WV. She loved school and nurtured learning in her children by always being an active parent at home and in parent school organizations. Both of her children were educators. Along with her husband, Mary was one of the founding members of the Barrett Nazarene Church. She was active by teaching Sunday school, leading the Youth group and Missionary Society. On Sunday's after church services, she could be found in her kitchen frying chicken for the pastor and any out of town visitors or family. After moving to Fayetteville she joined the Oak Hill Nazarene Church where she continued to be a supportive and active church member in various groups. She and Wilmer enjoyed may summer trips with the national Nazarene retired church members' group. Her grandchildren, the highlight of her life, include John Paul Wallman (Deb), Mark Allen Wallman, Mary Louise Wallman, Matthew David Pauley (Sarah), and Benjamin Alexander Pauley. (Vicki). The great-grandchildren brought her much delight during her final years. They are Lance Wallman, Nicholas Wallman, Silas Stutzel, Trey Pauley, Jacob Pauley, Gracelyn Pauley, Emily Pauley, Issac Pauley, Ryan Pauley and Raygin Jenkins. The viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Tyree Funeral Home, 999 Jones Ave., Oak Hill, WV 25901. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Jerry Bush at the Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene on March 2, Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Memory Gardens in Madison, WV. Flowers may be sent to Tyree Funeral Home or contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene, 1913 Main Street East, P.O. Box 22, Oak Hill, WV 25901 in her honor. Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV