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Pauline Barton Johnson

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PAULINE (POLLY) BARTON JOHNSON, 101, widow of Michael Neal Johnson, passed away December 13, 2017. Polly was born to Cephas Conley Barton and Mary Aiken Barton in Hamburg, Ark., on February 29, 1916. Polly grew up in Parkdale, Ark., where she graduated from Parkdale High School. She furthered her education at the University of Monticello and the University of Conway where she received a B.A. degree. Later Polly received a master's degree from Fayetteville. Pauline taught school for 14 years at Jacksonville High and Mabelvale High, and 25 years at Southwest Jr. High School, totaling 39 years as a school teacher. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church for 64 years, and was a member of the Heuker Friendship Class. Some of Polly's favorite activities were reading, gardening, traveling, and fishing. Polly is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; five brothers, Arthur, John, Edward, Cephas, and Jack Barton; three sisters, Agnes Ogles, Venie Flaherty, and Mary Cornwell; five nieces, Janice Menzie, Jonnie June Haring, Patsy Yancy, Judith Hearn, and Jane Pennington, and one nephew, Darrell Barton. Polly is survived by two nephews, Charles and Tommy Barton, two nieces, Charlene Martin, and Suzanne Cornwell; many grand-nieces and -nephews, as well as many dear friends. A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 10 until 11:30 a.m. Rev. Marie O'Connell will officiate a graveside service at Pinecrest Memorial Park at noon, following the visitation. A memorial service will also be held for Polly at Second Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Second Presbyterian Church at 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Arrangements entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. An online condolence book is available to sign at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Published December 16, 2017

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