Pauline Thetford

Pauline Thetford, age 75, of Springville, Tenn., died Friday, January 8, 2016, at her residence in Springville, Tenn. surrounded by family.

She was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ where she was co-leader of Primetimers and served on the Cooking Teams and Card Ministry.   Pauline was a lifelong servant to others.  She was also a longtime former member of Main Street Church of Christ in Milan, TN and retired from Ceco Door Company in Milan after 25 years.  She was also a former Jaycette in Milan.  She enjoyed Gardening, Sewing and Crafts of any kind.

She was born February 8, 1940 in Newbern, TN to the late Alton Qualls and the late Louise Ross Qualls.

Pauline married Roy Thetford August 22, 1958 and he survives.  She is also survived by her one Daughter,  Rhonda (Kevin) Mayo of Bartlett, Tenn;  two Sons,  Randy (Anita) Thetford of Rives, Tenn,  Rance (Deeanna) Thetford of Medina, Tenn;  two Brothers,  Joe Qualls of Newbern, Tenn, Don (Becky) Qualls of Obion, Tenn;  two Sister-in-laws,  Sarah Boatwright of St. Petersburg, FL,  Beverly Albritton of Delray Beach, FL;   7 Grandchildren,  Allison (Clint) Ary, Ashley Thetford, Lauren (Blake) Neal,  Logan Mayo, Sadie Thetford, Ellie Thetford, and Neely Thetford;  and Several Nieces and Nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn.

Visitation will be at Sulphur Well Church of Christ from 4 – 8 pm Sunday, January 10, 2016 and from 9 – 11 am Monday, January 11, 2016.     The Funeral Service will be at Sulphur Well Church of Christ at 11:00 am Monday, January 11, 2016.

Randy Stephens will officiate.   Pallbearers will be Larry Parker,  Logan Mayo, Charlie Sweatt,  Lynn Parker,  Larry Wimberley, and Glenn Wimberley.   The Sulphur Well Sewing Sisters are named as Honorary Pallbearers.

Interment will be at Sulphur Well Church of Christ Cemetery in Springville, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to:  Down Syndrome Association of West TN, 1804 Hwy 45 By-pass #110, Jackson, TN  38305.