Pauline Shackelford Howard, age 92, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00am from the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Bro. Glen Hughes officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10:00am until service time at 11:00am.
Pauline was born on January 11, 1934, in Peaceful Valley, MS to the late Claude Shackelford and the late Mary Neal Duncan. She was a member of the Bartahatchie Baptist Church. Pauline loved doing for others and traveling. She loved and adored her family. Pauline will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survived By:
Daughter: Jinny (Phillip Johnson) Stone, Sulligent, AL
Brothers: Rex E. (Christine) Shackelford, Sulligent, AL, Eddie Shackelford, Sulligent, AL
Sisters: Ann (Ray) Phipps, Caledonia, MS, Linda (Glenn) Hughes, Amory, MS
Grandchildren: Sylvia (Kyle) Taylor, Fayette, AL, Leslie (Danny) White, Vernon, AL
Great Grandchildren: Andrew Lollar, Grant Lollar, Chase Taylor, Molly Rae White, Layla James White
She also leaves behind a host of beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were touched by her kindness, love, and friendship.
Preceded in Death By:
Husband: James Leon Howard
Parents: Claude Shackelford and Mary Neal Shackelford
Brothers: Everett Shackelford, Junior Shackelford, Darrel Shackelford
Sister: Maudine Webb
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Northwest Alabama and her devoted caregivers for the compassionate care, support, and kindness shown to Pauline during her final days. Your love and dedication will never be forgotten.
