Pauline Womble Gist, 86, of Lawrenceburg, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Born on November 27, 1938, in Ethridge, TN, to Earl and Martha Watts Womble, Pauline was a devoted homemaker who found joy in tending to her flowers and engaging in heartfelt conversations with her neighbors on the front porch. In her leisure time, she enjoyed chatting on the phone and indulging in binge-watching sessions of Yellowstone. Pauline was a former member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Ray Gist, great-grandchild Paisley Burdette, brothers E.C. and Dale, and sisters Frances and Doris. Pauline is survived by her son Tim Smith (Daphne Eady) of Lawrenceburg, brother Randy Womble (Amy) of Pulaski, grandchildren Chris Smith, Amanda Jenkins, Chloe Smith, Blane Lester, Destiny Lester, Makayla Brown, Makenzie Eady, Miranda Eady, and great-grandchildren Caliana, Luna, Eli, and Presley.
Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home, with funeral services following at 11am on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the same location. Interment will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Pauline will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and love for her family and community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.