Esther E. Pauley, 82, of Alum Creek departed this life on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years James T. Pauley Parents: Lewis and Ada Knuckles, Brothers: Kelly, Ervin, Leroy, and Paul Knuckles grandson: Richard Wayne Smith, great grandsons: Skyler and Griffin.
She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all including her dog Layla. She was a very sweet and kind woman with a heart of gold. She is survived by her 2 daughters Anna(Harold)Shultz of South Charleston, Elma(Terry)Smith of Alum Creek: 7 grandchildren Gina Shultz, Lori Cox, Roger “Dale” Harper, Sherry Perry, T.J., Alex, and Casey Smith ; and 15 great grandchildren.
The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation for the special care provided by her daughter ,care giver Elma , the E. R. and CCU at Thomas Hospital as well as the staff at Hubbard Hospice House. A Special thank you also goes to her great granddaughter Heather Cox.
Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday Nov. 16, 2010 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd. Alum Creek, with Pastor Butch Brogan officiating. Burial will be held in Fox Hill Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to either Alzheimers Assoc. 1111 Lee Street East, Charleston,WV 25301 or Hubbard Hospice House 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311-1824.