Pauline Thomas, 89, of Jerusalem, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, in Conway. She was born October 29, 1922, in Ada Valley, the daughter of Dee and Sennie Hale Tackett. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, four sisters and one great-grandson.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ira Thomas, Jr.; one son, Tommy and wife Mona Thomas; one daughter, Joan and husband Mark Lingle, all of Jerusalem; one sister, Jewel Cartwright of Sherwood; five grandchildren, Lance and wife Debbie Thomas, Amanda and husband Greg Baker, Mark Lingle II, Thomas and wife Joanne Lingle and Richard and wife Tanya Lingle; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 9:30 AM Tuesday, May 1 at Lemley Chapel with Rev. Ken Gipson officiating. Burial is in Cedar Creek Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 7:00-8:00 PM Monday.
Pallbearers are Tommy Thomas, Lance Thomas, Greg Baker, Mark Lingle II, Thomas Lingle and Richard Lingle. Honorary pallbearers are the great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Cedar Creek Cemetery.