Pauline Ballard Bankston died in Houston on January 3, 2013. At 102, she was still active: walking, playing bingo, and solving "Wheel of Fortune." She is survived a son in Houston, a daughter in Arizona, 2 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her enthusiasm for life.
A graveside service will be held Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Serenity mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 – 12:00 a.m. Monday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.