Pauline Stephenson Cantrell, 83, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2015. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday in the Chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with Dr. Mark White officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM in Raleigh National Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jay Cantrell of Raleigh, Jeffrey Cantrell and wife Karen of Bristow, VA, sister, Josephine S. Taylor of Tarboro, brother, Lendon Stephenson of Willow Spring, grandchildren, Samantha Cantrell and Hunter Cantrell. Mrs. Cantrell was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Cantrell, parents, Clarence and Mary Stephenson, a sister, Frances Kerr and a brother, Dalton Stephenson. The family will receive friends Monday, December 28, 2015 from 10-11:00AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 35 Clayton, NC 27528. Online condolences may be made to the Cantrell family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.