Pauline Almond

Pauline Almond of Locust, NC passed away on January 18, 2021, the day before her 97th birthday.  She was the daughter of Temple Whitley and Rozilla Burris Whitley. She is survived by two sons, Dale Almond of Locust, NC and Hoyt Almond (Kathy) of Asheville, NC. She has two grandsons, Grant Almond (Allison) of High Point, NC and Tyler Almond (Caroline) of Charleston, SC. She has a great granddaughter, Anna Reece Almond and a great grandson, John Warren Almond. She is survived by a sister, Edna Tucker and a brother Tommy Whitley.

Mrs. Almond was a member of the First Baptist Church of Locust where she taught Sunday School for over 63 years. She was Locust chapter president and District president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She was the first woman to serve on the Locust City Council from 1979 to 1983. In 2013 she was recognized by the Locust City Council for her pioneering spirit and long-term contribution to the City of Locust.

She served as food services manager for Locust Elementary School and West Stanly High School. She enjoyed delivering Mobile Meals into her late eighties.

Mrs. Almond was named Lion of the year by the Locust Lions Club in 2008. As a member of the Lions Club and as a display of patriotism she regularly volunteered to display American flags around town on nationally designated days. In 2014 the North Carolina Lions Club named her a Jack Stickley Fellow in recognition of her dedicated humanitarian services.

She attended Appalachian State University where she played varsity basketball.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Mrs. Almond was married to the late Reece Almond with whom she owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Locust for over thirty years.

She was a kind and loving person. She was quick to call out bad behavior but saw good in everyone.

The family would like to thank the many family members, friends and caregivers that have supported her.
A private graveside service will be conducted for the family.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Almond family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com