Pauline M. Ferguson, 90, a lifetime Tyro and Coffeyville area resident passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Medicalodge of Coffeyville on Midland.
She was born on April 21, 1933, in Tyro to John and Mary (Siebels) Grother. Pauline grew up on the family farm, she attended Coffeyville schools graduating from Field Kindley High School before attending Coffeyville Community College.
On July 11, 1954, she married Charles K. Ferguson at Tyro. Following their marriage, they made their home in Coffeyville until moving to their farm between Coffeyville and Tyro where they raised their five children. For many years Pauline operated a Day Care in their home and was always helping Charles with the family farm. Her husband preceded her in death on May 25, 2012.
Pauline was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Caney. For several years she enjoyed ceramics, word search puzzles and growing flowers. Pauline loved spending time with her family, especially hosting family gatherings on holidays and special occasions, she was always there to help when her family needed her.
She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Ferguson and wife Saundra, Roger Ferguson and wife Peggy, and Richard Ferguson and wife Lynn; one daughter, Rita Stultz and husband Willie; one brother, Charles Grother; eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Grother; her husband, Charles Ferguson; Infant son, Steven Ferguson, daughter, Kaylene Ferguson; and sister, Joan Behling.
Funeral Services will be on at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 108 N. Bradley St. in Caney with Rev. Jonathan Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery southwest of Tyro.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will greet friends on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials in Pauline’s memory to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice; contributions may be left the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dwbfhg.com
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.
