Pauline Smith

Pauline Smith, 92, of Richmond and formerly of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Arbor Trace in Richmond. She was born January 26, 1934 in Caryville, Tennessee to the late Rev. Isaac and Rose (Kennedy) Phillips.

With Christ firmly at the center of her life, Pauline was a longtime, faithful member of Westview Church of the Nazarene, where she was always eager to lend a helping hand wherever she was needed. She was known as a real prayer warrior. She was a kind and caring woman blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, as well as a gifted homemaker who poured her love into baking, cooking, and tending to her beautiful flower gardens. Above all, Pauline cherished having her family gathered around her table, preparing large, heartwarming meals—with Thanksgiving being her absolute favorite. Her sweet tooth was among those who knew her best, driven by a deep love for Kit Kat bars and, a very close second, Mounds candy bars.

Pauline is survived by her children, Hubert (Carol) Kennedy, Kenny Wayne (Pam) Bricker, Karen Crawford, Darlene Dees, David Griffin, Allen (Pam) Milliman; Step-children, Doug (Milli) Smith, Terri Walker and Bob (Joann) Smith; grandchildren, Jason, Melissa, Sarah, Rebecca, Kevin, Tracie, Aaron, Chris, Kyle, Cory, Makenna, Sloan, Sydney, Syerra, Buck and Wyatt; several great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bud Smith; a son, Scott Allen Mills; siblings, Carl Phillips, Virldon Phillips, Earl Phillips, Oria Burgess and Mildred Michael.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Paul Riddle officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Humane Society, 11 Midway Drive New Castle, IN 47362. You may express condolences or share a memory of Pauline at www.hinsey-brown.com.