Pauline Brown Blakeney

Pauline Brown Blakeney passed away peacefully Friday evening at Morning Pointe of Greeneville at the age of 95.

Pauline was a very smart and accomplished lady. Born in Alabama, she served her country during World War II by working as a Lab Tech in a military explosive plant in Alabama. She became an educator, receiving her B.S. degree at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA, and her Masters of Education at the University of Georgia in Athens. She taught elementary education and was recognized as Teacher of the Year for Gainesville City Schools in 1982-1983.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA, where she taught Sunday School and the School of Internationals. When she moved to Greeneville she continued her teaching of Internationals at First Baptist Church of Greeneville as long as her health permitted.

Mrs. Blakeney is known as a great mentor to her students and friends. Her greatest pride was in the accomplishments of her husband and son.

Pauline is survived in Greeneville by her granddaughter: Kristina Shelton; great-granddaughter: Addyson Kate Shelton; daughter-in-law: Julie Blakeney; sister-in-law and husband: Montie B. and Jim Dye. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Mrs. Jack Cole Brown of Tuscaloosa, AL, and James Reed and Penny Blakeney of Social Circle, GA; several loving nieces, nephews, and faithful friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Revis D. Blakeney, Sr.; her son: Revis D. Blakeney, Jr.; her parents: Clarence and Vassie Rona Brown; one brother: Dr. Jack Cole Brown; one sister: Lillian B. Brown.

The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6th, at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Kristina Shelton, 373 Viking Place, Greeneville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Doughty-Stevens Chapel. The Rev. Joey Tillery will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Oak Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Laughlin Healthcare Foundation or to the charity of one’s choice. The family extends a special thanks and their gratitude for the loving care given by the Morning Pointe staff, the staff of Amedisys Hospice, and the Home Instead sitters.