Pauline Atkins, 84, passed away on Friday August 28, 2020 at the Center for Hospice, South Bend.
Born in Plymouth, Indiana on August 11, 1936 Pauline was the daughter to Harvey and Elizabeth (Watkins) Gaines.
She was a lifetime resident of Plymouth. Pauline worked for Bergman’s Laundry and United Tech running machines wiring car harnesses. With her life long companion she enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, horseshoes, board games and camping. She was a member of Shiloh Wesleyan Church in Plymouth and the Plymouth Veterans of Foreign War Post# 1162 Ladies Auxiliary. Most importantly she loved to spend time with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Rhonda Thompson of Plymouth, Lois Yanez and her companion Marc Mata of Plymouth, Yvonne Carr and her companion Terry Hall of Plymouth and Faron (Tara) Atkins of Knox; her Companion Donald Hattery of Plymouth; 10 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. As well as several nieces and nephews.
Pauline is preceded in death by her parents, sibilings: Harvey, Dean, Ester, Ethel, Grace and Tish; grandson Justin, great grandson Landon and son-in-law Todd.
Visitation will be held on Friday September 4, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Rich Van Vuren officiating. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 USA / donors@stjude.org or to the Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Rd. Plymouth, IN 46563.
Julie Palmer says
Aunt Pauline was such a kind person. My childhood memories will always be with me. Spending almost every day with her, and her children. You were our first friends. Playing outside at grandma’s house. We are forever connected because of you mom and my mom. They were sister, but also best friends. I can hear Aunt Pauline giving my the heck, and my mom telling her to mind her own business. Just know we will forever be connected. We love you all, Stan and Julie Palmer, Adam, Jenelle(Palmer), ams Luka Houin
Donna K Palbykin says
Rhonda, Lois, Von, & Faron,
My heart is breaking for all of you and just know that it wasn’t possible for me to fly home, but my heart and soul is there with you all. Aunt Pauline was one of the most kindest woman you’d ever meet & if she could do something for you, she would be right there. After my mom died, she was so comforting when she would pick up the phone to call us for our birthdays or just a call checking on us to see how we were doing. Before she would hang up , she would say to tell us how much she loved us…… she would say “ I LOVE YOUINS “, I’m going to miss those words & I’m going to miss her. She is now with her mom & dad and all her siblings and most importantly, she isn’t suffering. I love you Aunt Pauline â™¥ï¸ Give my mom & dad a hug and grandma and grandpa ♥ï¸
Donna & Al Palbykin
Shanda, Shannon, Madison & Morgan Stevens
Mark, Syreeta, Ethan & Bella Palbykin ♥ï¸
Cindy Spence says
Aunt Pauline was a sweet loving gentle soul ! I love her and will miss her very much !! My love and prayers are with you all ! Love ya’s!!
Lisa Knepp says
She will be missed. Praying for her family during this time of loss.