Gracie Yvonne Pauling was born on July 20, 1956, in Wadesboro, NC, to Barbara Ann Lisenby David, and in latter years, Jesse David became her loving father. She made the transition from this earthly life to everlasting life on August 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ann Lisenby David, and a son, Kaelin James Pauling.

Gracie, also known as “Babydoll,” was educated in the Guilford County Public School System and resided in High Point, NC the majority of her life. She received her Bachelor's degree in English Education from Livingstone College, and later obtained her Master's degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Gracie was employed with Guilford Technical Community College, where she worked as an English and Literature teacher for over 30 years. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 50 years.

Gracie united in holy matrimony to Charles Pauling, Sr., a union that lasted over 39 years.

Gracie was a fun-loving person that greeted everyone with a smile. She loved spoiling her grandson, shopping, interior designing, and spending time with her friends and family. Gracie was usually the quietest one in the room, yet the most powerful and most resilient one in the room. She was loved so dearly by her family, friends, co-workers, and students. Gracie will truly be missed, but never forgotten.

A loving wife, mother, mama, sister, aunt, and friend, Gracie is survived by her husband, Charles Pauling, Sr.; three children, Charles Pauling, Jr. (Tonja), Courtney Baker, and Joshua Pauling; her grandson, Elijah, whom she cherished so much; her father, Jesse David; two sisters, Antoinette Hingleton, and Carolyn Wright (Jerry); three brothers, Eddie LeGrande (Emma), Ricky LeGrande, and James “Chris” David; one uncle, Harry Lisenby (Shirley); sister-in-law, Frances Carter; two godchildren, Jamila LeGrande, and Jeremy Wright; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 808 Hilltop, High Point, NC. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.