Mary Pauline Bailey Runions, 95 of Narrows passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2013 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, and entered Heaven free from her pain and suffering.

A longtime resident of Giles County, she was born in Narrows on September 23rd, 1917 and was the daughter of the late Charley Columbus and Ocie Lee East Bailey. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Carson Runions; a brother, William Bud Bailey, and a sister, Ruby Long.

Pauline's early years as a child and teenager were spent in West Virginia, as her father was a coal miner. She was baptized on April 5th, 1942 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Narrows, where she served as treasurer for 20 years, in addition to serving as CWF (Christian Women's Fellowship) treasurer, deaconess, and member of the Chancel Choir. She started working in a beauty shop at the age of 17 and operated her own home shop for over 30 years. She was also a volunteer with the Giles Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for over 25 years, serving as president for 7 of those years. Pauline also found time to sew for her neighbors, and spent many hours making small booklets for the church and hospital. She was a very gentle lady and loved everyone she met.

Left with loving memories are her son, Howard C. (Tom) Runions and wife Margie of Roanoke; two grandsons, Glen Runions of Salem and Gary Runions of Charlotte; a brother, Jimmy Charles Bailey of Princeton; and a niece, Roberta Runions of New Kent, Virginia; and many special friends, including her special companion and caregiver, Hazel Lawrence, whose care and support made it possible for Pauline to remain at home for the past several years; Amanda Frick, who worked along with her mother this past year; two additional helpers, Barbara Meadows and Rita Allen; Dr. Michael McMahon and the nursing staff at Carilion Giles Community Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at 12 noon at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Narrows with Rev. Ed Tiller officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service Friday from 6 to 8 PM. The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); P.O. Box 441; Narrows, Virginia 24124, to be earmarked for the Choir.

The family is being served by Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, (540) 726-2442, and online at riffefuneralservice.com.

Visitation

July 26, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Riffe's Funeral Service 600 Main Street
Narrows, VA
(540) 726-2442

Funeral Service

July 27, 2013
12:00 PM

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 605 Memorial Boulevard
Narrows, VA

Interment

Birchlawn Burial Park 177 Birchlawn Circle
Pearisburg, VA