Pauline Dawson, 82, of Bonne Terre passed away August 20, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1932 in Desloge. Pauline was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Leadbelt where she faithfully participated in the ministries of the church until she could no longer attend. She was also a librarian at the Bonne Terre City Library for 17 years. Pauline was a spiritual woman, devoted wife, wonderful mother and loved her pets. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, John Stanford and Mayme Viola (Bone) Qualls; son, John Charles Dawson, Sr.; granddaughter, Jennifer Christine Dawson; great-granddaughter, Brenna Elizabeth Cosgrove. Pauline is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles L. Dawson; two daughters, Janet Evans and husband Douglas of Leadwood and Jeanne Sutton and fiancé Greg Burns of Bismarck; seven grandchildren, John C. Dawson, Jr., Janelle Cosgrove, Tara Evans, Garrett Evans, Shawnna Evans, Shaylen Sutton, Skyler Sutton; several great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge with Rev. Jim Wills officiating. Interment will follow in Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Farmington Pet Adoption Center. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com