Mrs Pauline Whitaker Wall
April 21, 1928 ~ February 2, 2026
Pauline Whitaker Wall of the McDowell Place, Danville passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Harlan County, Kentucky on March 23, 1928. She was the daughter of Judge Sam and Mary Whitaker. She and her husband of 63 years, Dr. Kenneth Lynn Wall, were the parents of one son Kenneth Whitaker Wall, who proceeded her in death. She was the grandmother of two grandsons Joshua Logan (Rachel) Wall of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Zachary Galen (Katy) Wall of Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She was the great grandmother of four. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Lisa Wall (John) Hawkins of Florida.
Mrs. Wall is survived by her brother Dr. Samuel E. (Marilyn) Whitaker of Columbus, Ohio., her nieces Mary Margaret (Marc) Luker of Benton, Ky; Sarah (Timothy) Atkinson; Laura Lee (William) Wesley of Stanford, Ky; Debbie Day (Peter) DeWilde of Hilliard, Ohio and Samara (Chris) Allen of Galloway, Ohio. She also has a number of great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces. Mrs. Wall was also preceded in death by her niece Myra Munday of Stanford, Ky.
Mrs. Wall was an elementary teacher, a teacher at Kentucky School for the Deaf, a church pianist, organist, and a piano teacher. She participated in many school and civic organizations in Danville, as well as volunteering with the auxiliary at Ephraim McDowell Hospital for over 20 years.
Mrs. Wall, a graduate of Crab Orchard High School in Lincoln County, also attended Campbellsville University and Eastern Kentucky University where she received her Bachelors degree. Mrs. Wall then pursued further studies at the University of Kentucky where she earned her Masters degree.
At the request of Mrs. Wall, the service will have an emphasis on her professed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as she stated that God’s blessings have been too great for her to focus this service on herself alone. Further, she shared that her love for Danville and the numerous contributions she made to our community, churches and schools were blessings for her and her late husband, Kenneth.
Services for Mrs. Wall will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2026, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville, Kentucky. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. til1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m.. A burial will take place following the services at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lexington Avenue Baptist Church or the Salvation Army.
Services
Visitation: February 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Stith Funeral Home, Danville
318 W. Broadway
Danville, Kentucky 40422
859-236-2113
stithcares.com
Funeral Service: February 9, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Stith Funeral Home, Danville
318 W. Broadway
Danville, Kentucky 40422
859-236-2113
stithcares.com
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Pauline Whitaker Wall 's name.
Lexington Ave. Baptist Church
339 W. Lexington Avenue
Danville,
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Rhonda Bodner
KSDCFI-JHM Staff and retired from KSD.
Pauline was our first and dearest friend when we moved to Danville. She was like a mother to me and a grandmother to our children. I cherish the time I spent with her and the love she showed me. A very special woman, loving, realistic, and supportive. I am grateful for my memories of Pauline and the time we spent together.
Pauline was not only a classy lady, lovely to look at, but a genuine friend. There was never a hair out of place, a scuff mark on those remarkable high heels or a speck of anything on the WHITE gloves. And she was a good garden clubber to boot. It was always a pleasure to be in her company.
Love to the family.
I’m so sorry to be unable to attend her service because I loved her so dearly. ♥️
I’m. So sorry for your loss I enjoyed. Getting. To know her And helping. Her. She was a kind and sweet lady god bless prayers for the family and friends
Pauline always amazed me with her beautiful smile that could light up the room. When my mother, Page Dunlap met her at McDowell Place in Danville ,they shared precious time together at meals and activities. They shared a special late-in-life bond and always helped each other. She will be missed by all.
Joanna Dunlap Kirby
She lived her live showing this. She and my mother in law who were sisters in law,
married brothers.
They were teachers, raised as eldest in their families, raised by godly families. Both moved to assistance living later years of their lives. Both passed with days of the other. Aunt Pauline passed 5 days after my mother in law. Joyce .
I have so many good memories. Very thankful to have had .Aunt Pauline in my life. Heartfelt condolences and prayers to all her family members . I will miss her but have those memories. God Bless.