Pauline Marie (Helton) Lawson, 75 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her home.

Born July 3, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri, Pauline was the daughter of the late Okel Homer and Luella Birdie (McFarland) Helton.

Pauline is survived by one son, Ken Burns of Kirksville, MO, and one brother, Gerald Helton of Brashear, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Paula Marie Rollins.

Pauline was a graduate from Kirksville High School. She worked a number of years as a home health care provider and was considered the best mother and friend a person could ask for. Pauline enjoyed watching old black and white TV shows.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and will then go for a graveside service at Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville.