Pauline Leonard

Pauline Smyly Leonard, age 97 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Saucier.
She was a native of Laurel until 1979 when she and her mother, Pearl Smyly moved to Gulfport, MS to be near her only child, Paula. She enjoyed her life on the Coast and made many new friends, due to her fun, humorous personality.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Paul Smyly; his mother, Pearl E. Smyly; and sister, Margaret Elanor Smyly.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, Paula DoukasThornton (Fred) of Gulfport; her sister, Ella Ruth Powell; her grandchildren, Nicholas Paul Doukas (Ana), Steven Frederick Doukas, and Cyndi Doukas O'Mar; her 3 great grandchildren, and her 5 great great grandchildren.
She was employed for over 30 years at Carter-Walgreens Drug Store, Laurel, and was known by many as "Polly".
Pauline loved to sew and go fishing. In her later years, Pauline enjoyed going to the casinos with family and friends. She really loved playing the slots and eating at the casino buffets. Pauline enjoyed a long healthy life and made the most of it.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
The family wishes to thank Jo Ellen Frazier and dedicated staff (Darrell Smith, Angel Powell, Dee Necaise, and Michael Austin) of "Home Away From Home" in Saucier for the wonderful, loving care they gave Pauline during her last three years. We wish to also thank Riemann Family Funeral Home for their care and direction in this difficult time.
Interment will be held at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Laurel MS, following a private family ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Humane Society of South MS, Gulfport, MS.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.