Karen Paulette "Polly" Shipman Erwin
April 1, 1950 ~ December 5, 2023
73 Years Old
The world changes from year to year, our lives change from day to day; but the love and memory of Paulette Erwin shall never pass away. Paulette, age 73, went to be with her Eternal Father on December 5, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends.
Paulette was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She resided in Willow Spring, NC for the past 28 years.
She was a Paralegal for over 25 years and then worked for the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management from where she retired. She was an active member of Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church in Garner, NC. Paulette's radiant smile brought joy to everyone, especially when she was serving the Lord.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, NC with Pastor Terry Hardison officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private entombment will be held at Pearce Baptist Church Columbarium in Zebulon.
Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lois Shipman, sisters, Betty Barrow and Janice Shipman and a son, Kevin Carpenter.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Erwin, daughter, Denise Pearce (Tony), son, Jeremy Carpenter (Kim Walker) and sister, Gloria Strickland. She has six surviving grandchildren, Paul, Grace, Bryant, Zachary, Samantha and McCoy.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, N.C.
Published by Bright Funeral Home December 6, 2023.
April 1, 1950 ~ December 5, 2023
73 Years Old
The world changes from year to year, our lives change from day to day; but the love and memory of Paulette Erwin shall never pass away. Paulette, age 73, went to be with her Eternal Father on December 5, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends.
Paulette was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She resided in Willow Spring, NC for the past 28 years.
She was a Paralegal for over 25 years and then worked for the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management from where she retired. She was an active member of Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church in Garner, NC. Paulette's radiant smile brought joy to everyone, especially when she was serving the Lord.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, NC with Pastor Terry Hardison officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private entombment will be held at Pearce Baptist Church Columbarium in Zebulon.
Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lois Shipman, sisters, Betty Barrow and Janice Shipman and a son, Kevin Carpenter.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Erwin, daughter, Denise Pearce (Tony), son, Jeremy Carpenter (Kim Walker) and sister, Gloria Strickland. She has six surviving grandchildren, Paul, Grace, Bryant, Zachary, Samantha and McCoy.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, N.C.
Published by Bright Funeral Home December 6, 2023.
Karen Paulette "Polly" Shipman Erwin
April 1, 1950 ~ December 5, 2023
73 Years Old
The world changes from year to year, our lives change from day to day; but the love and memory of Paulette Erwin shall never pass away. Paulette, age 73, went to be with her Eternal Father on December 5, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends.
Paulette was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She resided in Willow Spring, NC for the past 28 years.
She was a Paralegal for over 25 years and then worked for the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management from where she retired. She was an active member of Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church in Garner, NC. Paulette's radiant smile brought joy to everyone, especially when she was serving the Lord.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, NC with Pastor Terry Hardison officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private entombment will be held at Pearce Baptist Church Columbarium in Zebulon.
Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lois Shipman, sisters, Betty Barrow and Janice Shipman and a son, Kevin Carpenter.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Erwin, daughter, Denise Pearce (Tony), son, Jeremy Carpenter (Kim Walker) and sister, Gloria Strickland. She has six surviving grandchildren, Paul, Grace, Bryant, Zachary, Samantha and McCoy.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, N.C.
Published by Bright Funeral Home December 6, 2023.
April 1, 1950 ~ December 5, 2023
73 Years Old
The world changes from year to year, our lives change from day to day; but the love and memory of Paulette Erwin shall never pass away. Paulette, age 73, went to be with her Eternal Father on December 5, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends.
Paulette was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She resided in Willow Spring, NC for the past 28 years.
She was a Paralegal for over 25 years and then worked for the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management from where she retired. She was an active member of Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church in Garner, NC. Paulette's radiant smile brought joy to everyone, especially when she was serving the Lord.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, NC with Pastor Terry Hardison officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private entombment will be held at Pearce Baptist Church Columbarium in Zebulon.
Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lois Shipman, sisters, Betty Barrow and Janice Shipman and a son, Kevin Carpenter.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Erwin, daughter, Denise Pearce (Tony), son, Jeremy Carpenter (Kim Walker) and sister, Gloria Strickland. She has six surviving grandchildren, Paul, Grace, Bryant, Zachary, Samantha and McCoy.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, N.C.
Published by Bright Funeral Home December 6, 2023.
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