Pauline Kingsley

Pauline Martha Clendening Kingsley, age 79, of Centreville, Virginia died June 24, 2011 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Pauline was born on March 6, 1932 in Danbury and was the daughter of the late Andrew (Cody) Morton and Pauline Glassauer Clendening. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a sergeant in the Women’s Army Corps during the Korean War. She retired from her position with the U.S. government in 1996, where she worked as an intelligence analyst for over 33 years. She had a great sense of humor and loved to joke and tease. She loved working in her flower garden, watching birds, and spending time with family and friends. Pauline is survived by her son, Gene Kingsley, Jr. of Durham, N.C; her daughter Karen Kingsley Armentrout and husband Kevin of McGaheysville, VA; her dauther Kathy Kingsley and partner Michael VanSkiver of Front Royal, VA. Also surivivng are her sister Evelyn Smiley of Danbury; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers James Clendening, Robert Clendening, and Edward Clendening. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Danbury Cemetery with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com