A graveside service for Latha Pauline Mears, 89, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Brazos Point Cemetery located off 56 FM Road west of Kopperl, (Bosque County) Texas 76652.
To arrive at the Brazos Point Cemetery, from Highway 174 between Morgan, Texas and Kimball Bridge over the Brazos River, take FM 56 N to Brazos Point, 9 miles. Look for the cemetery marker on FM 56 and turn right into the church parking lot. Continue about 100 yards north of the church to the cemetery.

Pauline Mears, a cherished and beloved woman, known for her unwavering devotion as a mother, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on May 29, 1936, in Glen Rose, Texas, Pauline lived a life characterized by her profound care for others, consistently placing the needs and well-being of those around her above her own.

Throughout her life, Pauline was widely recognized as an all-around wonderful person whose boundless generosity and warmth touched everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. Her remarkable ability to nurture and support her family made her a cornerstone to those she loved. She was also well known and loved for her feisty spirit and exceptional cooking skills.

Pauline is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Virgil Blackwell and Vera (Keenum) Blackwell, her beloved spouse, George Washington Mears, her siblings, and her stepson, George Mears.

Pauline is survived by her children, Charles Mears and his wife, Vicki Walton; Ethel Homan and her husband, Randy; and Leon Mears; her grandchildren, Cassandra Zopp, April Miller, Katy Walton, Zackary Walton, Christopher Homan, and Kyle Mears; her step-grandchildren, George Mears, Jimmy Mears, Jake Mears, and Chet Mears; her great-grandchildren, Tyler Zopp, Kathleen Zopp, Matthew Zopp, and Mason Miller; as well as great-great-grandchildren.

Pauline’s passing leaves a profound void, yet her spirit, the lessons she imparted, and the love she sowed among her family and friends will forever illuminate their lives. Her compassionate heart and vibrant character remain a guiding light to all who knew her.