Pauline C Boone

Pauline Cocoma Boone, age 92 of Lakeland, Florida passed from death to life into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was surrounded by her 3 children and her long-time caregiver.

Pauline was born on January 11,1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William and Sybella Cocoma.

She was married for 56 years to Robert Fred Boone, who predeceased her. She loved spending time with her family including traveling with them on camping trips and cruises. Pauline was known for her hospitality and enjoyed baking and cooking. Throughout the years, she loved their pet dogs and the adopted cats that invited themselves into the yard. She also was a faithful attender of Christian Women’s Club and chaired the Lakeland chapter for 2 years. She attended First United Methodist Church and First Alliance church.

She is survived by daughter, Debbie Prickett (Dan), Glenn Boone (Kathy), and Robert Boone, Grandchildren Matt Boone (Jamie), Dustin Prickett (Beth Ann), Davis Prickett, and Bobby Boone, and 5 great-grandsons.

A celebration of life service will be held at Heath Funeral Chapel on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 2 PM with visitation at 1. Interment at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell Florida will be on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Street Cat Project of Polk County

https://streetcatproject.org/