Pauline Morrow

Pauline Morrow

Pauline Morrow
January 24, 1938 – May 16, 2019
Albia, Iowa | Age 81

Pauline Morrow, age 81, of Albia, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society under their hospice care in Ottumwa, Iowa, surrounded by her loved ones. Pauline was born on January 24, 1938, to Frank and Ethel (DeRaad) Craig in Knoxville, Iowa.

Pauline grew up and attended school in Knoxville.

Pauline married Paul Price in 1956, and to this union 2 children, Larry and Deb, were born. Pauline and Paul later divorced. She married Pat Drury who preceded her in death. She then married Louis Morrow, who also preceded her in death. Pauline’s significant other and companion for the last 13 years has been Richard Jenkins.

Pauline was a homemaker for many years and later worked as a Home Health Aide for Monroe County. In 1977 she went to work at Chicago Rivet in Albia, where she enjoyed her job and loved the people she worked with. She retired in 2005 at age 67.

Pauline was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, and being at the river with her son Larry and his family. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling. She loved going to flea markets, shopping, and going for car rides. She delighted in living on the farm and loved animals, especially her cat Annabelle and her dogs, Otis and Cocoa. Above all, she cherished her family, kept an immaculate home and was a wonderful provider for her children. Pauline always told her family, “I love you, be careful, and watch for deer.”

Pauline is survived by her 2 children, Larry (& Stacie) Price of Pulaski and Deb (& Harold) Barnes of Bussey; significant other and companion, Richard Jenkins of Albia; 5 grandchildren: Greg Dye of Cedar Rapids, Geoff Dye of Bussey, Jenn (& Dennis) Conley of Albia, Jody (& Jessica) Price of Moravia, and Jesse (& Robin) Price of Albia; 3 step grandchildren: C.J. Barnes of Pella and Nicholas Provo and Michael Prevo of Pulaski; 12 great-grandchildren: Ryan, Langdon, Lincoln, Carson, Caleb, Ana, A.J., Dallas, Kaitlyn, Braydon, Grace, and Willow; and a brother, Walter Craig. Pauline is also survived by many good friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ethel Craig; and 2 husbands, Pat Drury and Louis Morrow.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pauline’s family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to greet family and friends.

The family wishes to invite everyone to a luncheon that will be held at 12:00 p.m., prior to the funeral service, on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, located at 1117 Benton Ave. East.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Pastor Roger Henry officiating.
Burial will follow services at Lincoln Cemetery in Knoxville.
An open memorial has been established to be determined at a later date.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Pauline Morrow please visit the Tharp Funeral Home Sympathy Store.

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