Mrs. Estelle Phillips Pauling
(August 1, 1932 - November 23, 2023)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 / 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 / 1:00 P.M.
Interment Location: Palmetto Cemetery, 5050 Fairfield Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Debra Boston & Stephon Pauling, you’re like my family from another mother. It saddened me to hear on the loss of your precious mother with the heart of gold. May you find peace that both are join together in the presence of Our Savior.
Regretfully, I just found out today Mrs. Pauling died. She was my Kindergarten teacher at Kinder World 1976/1977 School Year. All of these years later I remember how she wasn’t one who played, but she was loving at the same time.
One of the most profound things she did was make a BIG deal about Black History Month that year. We learned about very accomplished black men and women of days gone by. I remember her running around with a sense of urgency and excitement as we participated in the events of the year. I never forgot it
If I remember correctly, she also cooked the food for us to eat. We had some great meals, and she still taught us things I’ve never forgotten.
As I reflect on that brief time with her in my formative years, I feel with certainty that she words like dedicated, loving, caring are words that characteristically describe her.
My deepest condolences to her family. Rest well my very first teacher.
I wish to convey our condolences to the Pauling family.
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to the friends and family members of Mrs. Pauling from the Noel family. Mrs. Pauling was
a treasured friend of ours and she will be terribly missed.
My condolences and prayers to Debra and family. Ms. Pauling was a very beautiful lady as well as in spirit! I always felt special being in her present, she was so sweet and attentive. God’s Blessing to you all.
Debra and the Pauling family.
Thank you so much for allowing us to share time with Mrs. Pauling. We met here at Brookland Baptist, west campus many years ago.
She was an Usher, a proud door Keeper in the house of the Lord. Mrs. Pauling was also a dedicated member of the Homeless Ministry at the church. We would venture out from the church every 3rd Saturday morning at 5:00 am to the streets of Columbia feeding the Homeless people.
I will never forget the time Mrs. Pauling was disturbing the clothing on the street and she took her black and white tweed jacket off and put it on one of the piles of clothing and a Homeless person thought it was so beautiful and she put it on. Mrs. Pauling did not refuse the lady her coat.
We praise God for Mrs. Pauling teaching each of us a true lesson, it is better to give your best than to receive.
Praise God for Mrs. Pauling.
Our prayers for God’s comfort and peace and our heart felt condolences to the family of sweet Mrs. Pauling, in your bereavement of your dear loved one’s earthly departure.
Mrs. Pauling was a wonderfully, sweet and kind person. She was also a kind and great teacher at Kinder World to our son and her students.
We appreciated her genuine concern and loving care in her teaching of the children.
May Mrs. Pauling’s wonderful legacy and her fond memories bring joy to her family and loved ones in the time ahead.
God’s blessings to you. Jesus Christ is acquainted with your grief. Your comfort through Him abounds.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences is to the Pauling family. Mrs. Pauling and I were coworkers at V V Reid for many years. She was a joy and spirit filled person to be around. She not only showed love for the students but also for her coworkers. Sending love and prayers to the family.
Odell, Mary and James Wiggins
Debra and Stephon, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Estelle was a very dear friend and co-worker. We met years ago when she lived in Saxon Homes. Beautiful spirit and always had encouraging words to share. Your mom is now resting in the arms of God and she is with James again. May God bless and keep you in His care. Mary Archie
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. I will forever miss and love you my girl! You treated me as your own from the time you met me. I always had something coming home with my grandma from you! Rest easy my love!
My deepest condolences, may help you get through this difficult time, through prayers & the comfort of family and friends.
To Debra Boston and family:
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
To Debra and and family, my heart is heavy learning of the transition of Mrs. Pauling. We worked side by side at for a while at Kinderworld Day Care and formed a memorable bond. Please know that I am praying God will strengthen you during the days ahead. ❤️
My condolences to the family. Mrs. Estelle was such an angel to our family. She was always willing to work with our kids. Mrs. Estelle was beautiful, funny and sassy❤️. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family!!
To Debra and Stephon: Me and Judy are so sorry for your loss. We know you all love your mama but God love her more. Mrs Pauling was a loving and sweet lady. May God give you all peace and understanding during this bereavement times. We love you all very much.
My condolences to the family. I met this wonderful lady in 1973 when she was teaching my baby sister at Allen University Preschool. Then I later had the privilege and honor to work with her at V.V. Reid Kindergarten. Rest well my angel: JOB WELL DONE. 💓
“1991” Is when I met the beautiful Mrs. Pauling at V.V.Reid beautiful Woman of God sweet spirit and Gorgeous smile and she love children and make us always smile and leading and teach us about life and great dresser always sharpe My prayers and deeps condolences to family and friends V.V. Reid School…..
May the God of all comfort wrap each of you in His loving embrace doing this most difficult time as you endure her absence. I pray her legacy of love and laughter lives on through those who loved her and mourn her passing.
Debra I just saw this , I am so so sorry to hear about the Loss of such a Beautiful Soul, your Mother Mrs. Pauling. My condolences to you and your family. A Angel has gain her wings in Heaven. Rest in Peace.
To Debra Boston, my dear friend sending my heartfelt condolences and prayer for you and your family. May God bless and give you peace in your heart knowing that she’s at rest and in God ca
Even loving thoughts like these may somehow not express the sympathy that’s with you in this loneliness.But far beyond the power of any words to say,our heartfelt prayers and sympathy are yours in the days to come. Sister Jacolyn Samuel,AM and the members of Adah chapter#116( OES)
Sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Pauling. I used to be one of her Kindergarten students many, many years ago at V.V Reid.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of my kindergarten teacher (1987) from V.V. Reid. She was definitely the sweetest of spirits and instilled so much in me as a child and in my adult years. My prayers are with the entire family and my classmate Adrian Boston.
To Debra Boston and Family;
My condolences to the family. Ms. Pauling was a sweet lady whom I loved. May God continue to Strengthen the family. Much ❤️
I WAS SADDEN 2 HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MRS. PAULING WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES AT V.V. REID WHERE WE BOTH WORKED AND I WAS BLESSED 2 MEET THIS BEAUTIFUL ANGEL, I LOOKED FORWARD 2 GOING 2 WORK JUST 2 HAVE A DAY FULL OF LAUGHS WITH MRS. PAULING AND LAUGH WE DID!! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U MRS. PAULING AND U WILL BE 4 EVER MISSED
Sorry to hear of the sad news. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Paulling family.
To Debra Boston and Family:
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” JOHN 14:1-3 NKJ
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We pray that God will give you strength and comfort during this difficult period.
Blessings,
Deacon Bill and Deaconess Sandra Randolph
Brookland Baptist Church
With Deepest Sympathy and Condolences. May the Lord strengthen & comfort your family.
Prayers going up for the Pauling family. “Precious” was a beautiful person, and will be greatly missed !!!!!
My condolences to the family. Ms. Pauling was a sweet lady I know her when we was members at Jehovah.Baptist Church then we met up again at Brookland Baptist Church as ushers. Get your rest you now in the arms of the Heavenly Father your love ones met you at the Golden Gates on Thanksgiving.