Pauline Austin, 86, of Paragould passed away Monday, August 15, 2016.  She was born May 4, 1930, in Campbell, MO, to the late John Paul and Erma Marie Jones.  Pauline enjoyed quilting in her free time.  She was a retired employee of Emerson Electric.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud Austin; daughter, Peggy Rowley; brothers, Glen and Ruel Jones.

Survivors include Pauline's daughter and son in law, Jennifer and Larry Humphrey, of Marmaduke; step daughter and step son in law, Winoma and Dallas DeHart, of Paragould; one grandchild; 4 step grandchildren; 12 step great grandchildren; and 13 step great great  grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 18, from noon until 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.  The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Tom Jackson officiating.  Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

Pauline's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.