Pauline O. McGhinnis

Pauline O. McGhinnis, 79, of Morganton died Wedenesday, July 25, 2012 at the Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Born in Burke County, NC on June 5, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Bobbitt Orders. Pauline was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. A great cook, she baked biscuits for many country ham suppers at her church. Pauline loved to travel.Pauline is survived by her husband, Bob McGhinnis of the home; sons, Mark McGhinnis of Marion and Tim McGhinnis of Morganton; grandchildren, Heather Calloway and her husband, Scottie, of Marion, Kacee Stroupe and her husband, Doug, of Morganton, Ursula Cable and her husband, Jason, of Hudson, NC, Adam Baker and his wife, Samantha, of Morganton, and Summer Hinrichs and her husband, Matt, of California; a sister, Mayre Jane Lawrence of Tennessee; and ten great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Baker and a sister, Geneva Willson.The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Salem United Methodist Church with the Reverends Mark Conforti and Kenneth Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service.Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 1206 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655.Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.