Pauline V. Killen, Age 95, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Monday December 15, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

Pauline was born August 24, 1930 in Lewis County, Kentucky, to the late Tom and Etta McClennahan Kielman. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and loved to cook. She enjoyed going to church at Hilltop Tabernacle Church where she was also a member.   

Surviving is her daughter Teresa (Danny) Blankenship of Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Grandson Josef Blankenship of Vanceburg, Kentucky, Granddaughter Sierra Blankenship of Vanceburg, Kentucky. Three Grandchildren Clayton, Elizabeth, and Jacob of Vanceburg, Kentucky

She was preceded in death beside her parents was her Husband Harold L. Killen of 42 years on May 17, 2013. Two sisters Helen Applegate, and Mabel Kielman. Four brothers Ray Kielman, Earl Kielman, Herman Kielman, and Sherman Kielman.

Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of services Thursday December 18, 2025 at the Gaydos Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Thursday December 18, 2025 at 12:00PM at the Gaydos Funeral Home 159 Second Street Vanceburg, Kentucky 41179 with Reverend Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery Oak Ridge, Kentucky.

Pallbearers for Pauline V. Killen will be Robert Thurman, Walter Butler, Kenny Christy, Tommy Parks, Nelson Kielman, and Justin Dodson.

Condolences may be sent to the family at gaydosfh.com