Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Patton, 91, of Newellton, LA will be 2 PM, Saturday, Sept. 14th in the Chapel at Gill First National Funeral Home. Rev. Kevin Bates of Life Church Winnsboro will officiate the celebration of life services.
Pauline was born July 19, 1928 in Columbia, La. to Robert Frederick and Katie Davis Meredith. She left Columbia after high school and was a part of the final class of purely hospital trained registered nurses at Willis Knighton in Shreveport. She moved to Newellton in the late 40's to work for Dr. Joe Whitaker. She eventually moved to the Tensas Parish Health Unit where she worked until her retirement in the 90's. Her time at the Health Unit was much treasured as she worked with countless generations of families across the parish.
Pauline was preceeded in death by her husband Harvey H. Patton Jr. and her son William Meredith Patton. She was also preceeded in death by her brothers Robert, William and Paul as well as her sister Josephine. Pauline is survived by her son Harvey H. Patton III and his wife Marion of Epps, La, daughter-in-law Dana Gregory of Columbia, twelve grandchildren, countless great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pauline was known as Memaw to her grandchildren and family. She will always be remembered for her great memory, generous nature and amazing cooking. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Online registry/condolences at www.gillfirstnational.com

Visitation
Gill First National Funeral Home
Saturday, September 14, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
6637 Main St.
Winnsboro, LA
Funeral Service
Gill First National Funeral Home
Saturday, September 14, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6637 Main St.
Winnsboro, LA
Interment
Legion Memorial Cemetery
Saturday, September 14, 2019

Newellton, LA 71357