Pauline Louise Ribet Eanes

Published 10:58 am Friday, January 3, 2025

Mrs. Pauline Louise Ribet Eanes, 95, of Southwood Drive, Mocksville, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 at her home.
She was born on April 8, 1929 in Burke County to the late Frederick and Bernice Smith Ribet.
Mrs. Eanes was a devoted teacher at Mocksville Elementary school for 25 years. She received Teacher of the Year, was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, and volunteered in the school system for many years. Mrs. Eanes enjoyed teaching and loved each of her students, many of which she enjoyed visits with over the years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for over 55 years, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, director of music for children, circle chairman, elder, and sang in the choir for 50 years. Mrs. Eanes loved watching Duke basketball, singing in the choir, flowers, cooking, and being with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Dickie Ribet.
Survivors include: her husband of 70 years, William “Bill” T. Eanes of the home; a daughter, Terri Eanes of Mocksville; a son, William Thomas “Tom” Eanes (Carol); grandsons, Drew Eanes and Matt Eanes, all of Hampstead; a sister, Bernice Robinette; and a sister-in-law, Carol Ribet.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 at First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville with Rev. Dana Fruits and Pastor Scott Eanes officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.