Pauline Lawrence

Lawrence, Pauline Poage Lancaster, 89 of Christiansburg, was born on July 14, 1920 and passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, June 22, 2010 with her children by her side.

The daughter of the late Chester Samuel and Minnie Craighead Poage, she is also preceded in death by her husbands; Arlon E. Lancaster and James Lawrence, one son; Edward Ernest Lancaster, a brother and sister-in-law; Byron and JoAnn Poage.

Surviving are her children and their spouses; Arlie Jean Lancaster Sutphin, Pasty Marie Lancaster Whitlow, Kenneth Ray Lancaster and his wife Darlene, and William Earl Lancaster and his wife Debbie, daughter-in-law; Lois A. Lancaster. Also surviving are beloved fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and one brother and sister-in-law; Clarence and Geraldine Poage.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Mrs.’s Lawrence care givers; Johnny and Rose Pfeiler, P.J. Bishop, Carilion Hospice and Dr. Thomas Mogan with Carilion Christiansburg Family Medicine. Pauline will be remembered for her love of flowers, gardening and great home cooking for all the family.

The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 5 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at The Horne Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Earl Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.