Pauline Barber Lanier, age 94, of Maple Hill passed peacefully into her eternal rest on Monday, June 1, 2009.

She was born June 18, 1914 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late Micha Franklin and Carrie Wood Barber. She was also predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Issac Lanier, Sr. and daughter, Patricia Wooten Oteifa.

Surviving are her children, Phyllis Wooten Benton of Clinton; Michael A. Lanier (Debbie) of Maple Hill, Mary Lanier Russo of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Kenneth I. Lanier, Jr. (Joan P.) of Maple Hill; twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and sister, Marguerite Overstreet of Jacksonville.

Pauline, a true Southern lady, was a devoted wife and diligent mother, grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. She taught her children independence, integrity, sincerity, and how to laugh and to fix most anything. One always knew where they stood with Pauline as she spoke what was on her mind. Her love of nature and green thumb was revealed in her bountiful garden and beautiful flowers that graced her yard. In younger years one of her many talents was raising birds- cockatiels,love birds and parakeets. Knowing Pauline with her spritely personality brought sunshine into your life and joy to your day. Our lives are blessed and enriched to have walked with Pauline on her life's fruitful journey.

A Celebration of Pauline's Life will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 at Maple Hill Presbyterian Church with Pastor Richard Wurtzel and The Rev. Roscoe Watkins, Sr.

Burial will follow in Lanier and Meadows Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Jimmy Sholar, Gordon Sloan, David Powers, Stacy Wooten, Richard James and LeGrand Lanier.

The family invites all to a covered dish lunch at Maple Hill Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the funeral service and burial. A gathering for fellowship and sharing memories.

Memorial gifts may be given to Maple Hill Presbyterian Church, C/O W. P. Marshburn, 14171 NC Hwy 53 E, Maple Hill, NC 28454.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.