Pauline Whitehead

A graveside service for Pauline Whitehead, 94, of Cleburne, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Godley Cemetery in Godley with Pastor Ricky Fuchs officiating.

Pauline Estel Whitehead, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in her Cleburne, Texas. Born on July 6, 1931, in Cleburne, Pauline touched the lives of many.

For over 25 years, Pauline dedicated herself to a career in sales, where her vibrant personality and unwavering commitment earned her both respect and affection from her colleagues and customers alike. Beyond her professional endeavors, she had a deep passion for quilting and sewing, creating cherished works that will be treasured by her family for generations to come.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Whitehead, Jr., her daughter, Melody Yarbrough, and her parents, Joseph L. Eberhart and Katie Ellen (Corbin) Eberhart.

Pauline is survived by her daughters, Beverly Love and her husband Danny of Waco, and Phyllis Vandever of Cleburne; one granddaughter, seven grandsons, 14 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives, and friends. 

Pauline’s legacy of love, compassion, and creativity will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind.