Pauline Lillian Sponaugle, 86, of Hunting Ground passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
She was born on July 17, 1939, on Back Ridge, near Hunting Ground in Circleville, the daughter of the late Arlie and Iva (Sponaugle) Warner.
Mrs. Sponaugle attended Back Ridge School and was a member of the North Fork Baptist Church.
She had worked at Victor Tube Corporation in Harrisonburg, Virginia, as well as Hanover Shoe, showcasing her dedication and strong work ethic.
She lived a life marked by kindness and a loving spirit, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. Throughout her life, she was known for her deep love of family, especially cherishing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy and pride. Her warmth and generosity were widely recognized and treasured. Her life was a testament to the enduring power of love for her family, and her kindness.
A lover of country music, she found great comfort and happiness in the tunes of legendary artists, such as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, and Alan Jackson. She enjoyed playing the guitar, a passion that reflected her joyful and creative spirit.
She was married to the late Gilbert Sponaugle.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory a son, Eber Dale Sponaugle of Circleville; two sisters, Wanda Nelson and companion, Michael of Fishersville, Virginia, and Sandy Cooper of Job; a half-sister, Jerlene Warner; a brother, Jearl Thompson of Hamlet, Indiana; a half-brother, Jackie Warner; three grandchildren, Stefanie Huffman, Isiac Sponaugle, and Cassie Marple; and five great-grandchildren, Dakota, Alayna, Hannah, Haleigh, and Colsen.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jason; a great-granddaughter, Emily Hope; and a brother, Lee Warner.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Mike Lambert officiating. Interment will be at the Sponaugle Family Cemetery (Eber Dale’s house) on Hunting Ground in Circleville.
Memorials may be made to Mountain View Church or the Circleville Presbyterian Church.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
