Board, Pauline James
On February 24, 2018, Pauline Johnson James Board, with her daughters at her side, left this earth at the age of 94 years and 10 months and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Addie Johnson, her first husband Charles E. James, a son Linwood James and her second husband Henry Board. She was also preceded by her sisters Hazel, Sue, and Hilda; brothers Roy, Ralph, Boyd, and Albert.
Left to cherish precious memories are her daughters and their husbands Charlsie and Jerry Rudd of Greenwood, SC and Robertine (Tina) and David Cunningham of Christiansburg, VA; Charlsie’s children, Elaine and Dan Buckley and Scott and Tina Proffitt, all of Simpsonville, SC; Dave and Tina’s children Kemp and Courtenay Cunningham of Granger, IN and Drs. Brent and Mary Tam Cunningham of Harrisonburg, VA. Her great-grandchildren include Lindsay and Leigh Anne Buckley; Michael and Amanda Proffitt; Niall and Eagan Cunningham; Vincent and Isaac Cunningham. She is survived by one sister, Naomi Swain 0f Kernersville, NC.
Mrs. Board’s step-children are Vicki and Gary Kitts of Christiansburg, VA and her children, Kelly, Lesley, and Andy; Russell and Sandra Board of Osaka, Japan and their children Karyn, Eryn, and Laura; Bruce and Susan Board of Floyd, VA and their children Casey and Lucas; Jason Board of Savannah, GA; plus several great-grandchildren.
Many nieces and nephews remember Aunt Polly as a caring, giving, and warm family favorite, always offering housing to them as they traveled through Montgomery County.
For many years, she served as the secretary to several principals at Christiansburg Elementary School where she freely gave hugs, smiles, and band aids to many precious children. “Miss Polly” was a faithful member of Trinity Community Church cheerfully serving in many capacities whenever needed.
A private internment with the family will take place at Roselawn Cemetary. A celebration of life begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Trinity Community Church, 1505 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg. Following the service, all attendees are invited to dinner, visitation, and time of sharing with the family in Trinity’s Fellowship Hall.
The family offers special thanks to Miss Polly’s caregivers for the past 10 months. Teresa, Jordan, Leeann, Haley, Beth, Michelle and Peggy will long be remembered for their love, compassion, nursing skills, and friendship.
In lieu of flowers, Miss Polly would be honored to be remembered by a contribution to Mt. Mission School, 1760 Edgewater Dr., Grundy, VA 24614-9986.