Pauline Lucille Wilson, age 96 of Darlington passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington, WI. She was born on October 15, 1918 to George and Nellie (Meighan) Hewitt in rural Gratiot, WI. Pauline was united in marriage to Lecil Hiram Wilson. She farmed with her husband in Wiota Township where they raised their family before moving to Darlington in 1968. She worked at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County for more than twenty years and was very proud of becoming a CNA during that time. She was a wonderful caregiver and took care of countless infants. She spent many hours volunteering at the Lafayette Manor.

Pauline is survived by two daughters: Carol (Fred) Ruef of Tennyson, WI and Anne (Fred) Bauman of Monroe, WI; six sons: Wayne (Marne) Wilson of Argyle, WI, Eldon (Kitty) Wilson and Kenneth (Pauline) Wilson, both of Darlington, Gene (Emmy) Wilson, David (Liz) Wilson, Steve (Beth) Wilson, all of Monroe, and a son-in-law: Tom Backer of Rockford, IL; one sister: Charlene Johnston of Mineral Point, WI; 30 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two daughters: Darlene Graham and Rochelle Backer; one stepson: Donald Wilson; one grandson: Jeff Graham; one great-grandson: Garrett Ruef; three brothers, four sisters, and a special friend: Mary Jane Boyle.

Pauline was a member of Darlington Methodist Church and it's UMW. She raised her children with no running water and still managed to can hundreds of quarts of vegetables each year. She was a wonderful cook and welcomed many last minute guests at her Sunday table. She loved to garden, shop, go for rides, play euchre, read, and take occasional trips to the casino. No matter how ill she was, a baby could always make her smile. She cherished visits from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered as a generous and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

A funeral service will be held Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Wiota Lutheran Church (6682 State Road 78, South Wayne, WI 53587) with Rev. Luke Smetters officiating. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 4 until 7 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington (508 Main St). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.

For those who prefer, memorials may be given to Lafayette Manor Parking Lot Light Fund. (719 E. Catherine St, Darlington, WI 53530).