Pauline Wilbanks
Funeral services for Pauline Wilbanks, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wilbanks died at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born November 18, 1920, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Monroe Wood and Mary Viola Kiser Wood. On May 16, 1940, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to George A. Wilbanks, who preceded her in death on March 23, 1963. Mrs. Wilbanks worked as a sales clerk at a department store in Mountain View, Missouri and later worked at Missouri Home Care. She was a life time member of the VFW Auxiliary. Mrs. Wilbanks enjoyed quilting; having recently placed in a quilt show at West Vue Nursing Center. She loved to travel and was a St. Louis Cardinal fan. She also loved animals and was a supporter of the Humane Society. There were five generations in her family; her family was her life and she especially enjoyed time spent with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wilbanks was a member of the Pomona Christian Church.
She is survived by two children, Connie Perkins, husband, Harry D., West Plains, West Plains, Missouri and Margaret “Marge” Bond, Palmyra, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kent Perkins, West Plains, Missouri, Kelly Kranawetter, Jackson, Missouri, Paul Eric Bond, wife, Carrie, Palmyra, Missouri and Michael Bond, wife, Jody, Bakersfield, Missouri; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Brixey, West Plains, Missouri, special friend, Carol Gore; and several nieces and nephews, including three special nieces, Anita, Pat and Barbara.
Her parents, husband, son-in-law, Paul Bond, three brothers and four sisters, precede her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or West Plains Regional Animal Shelter, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Keith & Nita Weaver
July 7, 2014 @ 8:01 pm
Harry, Connie and family,
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philipians 4:7)
Marie Hensley, Rick & Lois Frazier & Jessica
July 8, 2014 @ 3:05 pm
Connie & Marge,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your precious mother. What a wonderful life you all must have had. so full of love and happiness. You both took such wonderful care of her. We will miss coming by her room and seeing you all. God Bless
Pat Gill
July 8, 2014 @ 3:28 pm
I will surely miss her. She is together with mom (Audrey) and the rest of her family. She was blessed to have her two daughters and all of their families. She will be remembered!
Olivia Dixon
July 8, 2014 @ 8:34 pm
I am so fortunate to have been able to visit your Mother in the nursing home. I enjoyed our talks of days past. You both took such good care of her and were always there for her. I respect you both for the treatment and love you gave your Mother. She will be missed. What a lady she was.
Judy Kenaga
July 9, 2014 @ 9:12 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blaine and Judy Kenaga
anita Herron
July 9, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
When mom died aunt Pauline was my rock , we would talk on the phone alot . We would cry and she would tell something they did and make us laugh. I will miss her very much we had lots of fun when we came to visit with the family.
Joan & Davis Roush
July 9, 2014 @ 6:03 pm
Connie and Marge: We were sad to read about your mother passing. You both were there for her! I was so glad that I got to visit with her in the nursing home. And thrilled that she knew me having not seen me for many years. Please know that you and your families will be in our prayers.