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Pauline G. Cherry

January 14, 1938 ~ February 18, 2026

Born in: Redlick, Kentucky
Resided in: Clayton, Indiana

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Pauline Cherry
88 of Clayton, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on February 18, 2026. She was born as Pauline Grace Skinner to her parents Jimmie and Ella Mae (Rose) Skinner in Jackson County Kentucky on January 14, 1938.

A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21st from 11:00am- 2:00pm at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville, with funeral services beginning at 2:00pm Saturday in the funeral home, officiated by The Reverend Steve Ranson of Stilesville Christian Church. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery.

Pauline was the school secretary at Mill Creek East Elementary in Clayton for over 30 years, winning numerous awards including Indiana School Secretary of the Year in 2002. More than anything she was a smiling face and a warm and caring soul who impacted the daily lives of hundreds of students and their teachers. She is best known for her incredible sense of humor who loved to play harmless practical jokes on everyone. She was a huge sports fan and loved spending countless hours playing card games with her kids and grandkids.

She was for many years a member of Homemakers and Red Hats Clubs, and was also an avid golfer playing with some of her best friends known as the Ladybugs.

She is preceded in death by her son Michael Patrick Cherry, her parents Jimmie and Ella Mae Skinner, sisters Imogene and Judy, brothers Harold, Earl, Ruie, and Jimmie Dean.

She is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart and love of her life Richard “Butch” Cherry, who were married for more than 68 years. Pauline is also survived by her son Jeff (Lorrie), daughter Melissa. Buckrop (Tony), grandchildren Courtney, Corbin, Houston, Stephen and Caroline. Great-grandchildren (Grant and Claire), (Maelee), (Owen and Evan).
She is also survived by sisters Berniece, Velma, Wanda, Ella, and Cindy; brothers Leon, Billy, and Jack. Survived also by numerous nieces and nephews. She touched the lives of so many and will be missed by all.

Please visit www.carlislebranson.com to sign the online guestbook or to share a memory.

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Visitation: Saturday, February 21, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158

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Funeral Service: Saturday, February 21, 2026
2:00 pm

Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158

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Burial: Saturday, February 21, 2026
3:30 pm

White Lick Cemetery
13340 N White Lick Rd
Mooresville, IN 46158

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  1. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Beautiful lady with a quick wit and always with a smile. I will miss her forever. Rest in peace my friend. 🥲

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  2. Pauline was my softball coach when I was about 8. The grasshoppers. Missy I’m so sorry. She was a great lady. She and mom were in home ec together.

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  5. My heart is so sad for you Butch, Jeff, Missy and family. Pauline was one of mom’s closest friends and our families spent a lot of time together when Gary, Cheryl, and I were growing up. Mike gave me my first kiss when we were in 5th grade. I was Pauline’s assistant coach for Missy and Cheryl’s softball team when I was 15 and we had many laughs on the ball field. Pauline also played softball on the Clayton Women’s team for many years with Mom, Darlene Reeves, Darlene Lewis, Nadine Little, Pat Strouse, Cathy Baker, Ginny York, Connie Mitchell and many other wonderful “2nd” moms to me, and she was an outstanding 2nd base”woman”. She was small but MIGHTY in spirit and personality. I know Pauline is now in the presence of our beautiful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ – but she will be sorely missed here on earth. I hope she, Mom, and my grandbaby are singing praises to the KING. Love, Lori

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  7. Pauline was my friend along with Diana Wood and Darlene Reeves . We were in home ec and played softball together. A great lady full of fun and laughs. May she rest with our Lord now and may he wrap his loving arms around her family.

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  8. I went to milk creek from 1979-1985
    My boy’s attended 2003-2007
    She was always kind loving!
    Loved her as a child attending that school.
    And as a Parent. Not only was she fun loving,
    And full of smiles. She was always looking out for people. Helping anyone any way she could. She is a blessing to us all!

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  9. We are very saddened by Pauline’s passing. May she rest with the Lord now. Deepest condolences to the entire family.

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  10. Pauline was the heart of the staff when I worked at Mill Creek East with her. She was so funny with her little jokes and teasers but also very creative. She organized our many parties and celebrations with sketches and songs to assure everyone had a good time. One of my favorite things was how she would have “fashion shows” for the needy students in the office with donated clothing and then tell them they looked so good they should just take the outfit home🥰. Everything she did for students and parents was out of love and respect. She will be surely missed here earthside but Heaven has gained a mighty angel!

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  12. I’m so sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. She was my childhood mom. I remember spending lots of Saturdays and Sundays at her home hanging with my childhood best friend Missy. Pauline was always smiling, happy, and i loved hearing her and Butch sing in church. You all will be in our prayers. Our memories will keep us going until we meet our love ones in heaven.

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  13. Sending love and prayers to Butch and family! Such a loss to to the world,she will be missed. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out!

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