Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:15 am

Pauline H. Givens, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.

Pauline was born October 25, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Paul William Herring and Dorothy Herring Harvey. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. Pauline worked at Stonecutter Mill for several years and was the owner of Given's Cleaning Services for 25 years. She was a member of Harmon Street Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Lynn Givens; stepfather, Bill Harvey; sisters, Alice Faye Herring and Pat Kanipe; brothers, Sonny Herring, Lee Herring and Franky Herring.

Those left to treasure fond memories include her son, Johnny G. Givens (Mary K.) of Heaters, WV; daughter, Ginger A. Hollifield (Dennis L.) of Chesnee, SC; sister Lillian Holt of Forest City, nephew, Tony Herring and three grandchildren.

A graveside service was held October 10 at Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Mike McConnell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations requested to Church of the Exceptional, PO Box 46, Caroleen, NC 28019.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.