Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:30 pm

 Mrs. Pauline Blanton Willis, 90, of 114 Sunrise Circle, Shelby, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Graveside Services were held in Cleveland Memorial Park. 

Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Willis; her parents, John and Hester Franklin Blanton; 2 sons, David Willis and Donald Willis; 1 daughter, Carolyn Willis Owens; and 13 beloved siblings.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Brenda W. McDonald and husband David of Pompano Beach, FL; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Willis of Shelby; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, including Morgan Abraham whom she raised; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Life Enrichment Center, 103 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory, Shelby, NC is serving the family.