Pauline "Polly" Blackburn Baldwin

Pauline “Polly” or “Peggy” Blackburn Baldwin, 92, of Wake Forest, went to her Heavenly home on the evening of August 2, 2025.

Polly was born on March 13, 1933, in Pender County to the late William Samuel and Bertha Lee Carroll Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Larry Neal Baldwin in 2019. She is also preceded in death by her siblings Ernest, Millard and Roland Blackburn, and her sisters, Lois, Lucile, Mary and Virginia.

Polly worked as an administrative assistant for several businesses in Siler City, NC where she was a resident for 52 years. She obtained a business degree from Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. She was a member of Oakley Baptist church in Siler City where she attended Sunday School, taught Sunday school and was an active member in WMU. In her earlier years, Polly enjoyed bowling, sewing, traveling, puzzles and games, reading her Bible and watching Christian TV. She helped deliver Meals on Wheels to the residents in Chatham County and she enjoyed participating in activities through the Chatham County Senior Center.

Polly is survived by her sons, Michael (Aisa) Baldwin of Albemarle, NC, Mitchell (Sandra) Baldwin of Peyton, CO, Mark (Kathryn) Baldwin of Cary, NC, Matt (Sandra) Baldwin of Wake Forest, NC, and her honorary son, David Oliver from Savannah, GA; her grandchildren, Andy, Greg, Meredith, Tyler, Faith, Grace, Leigh Anne, Daniel and Matthew; her great grandchildren, Lauren, Connor, Blake and Lexi; her honorary sister, Virtie Baldwin of Scotts HIll, NC; her lifelong friend since grade school, Peggy Shepard of Wilmington, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at 2pm at Oakley Baptist Church in Siler City. There will be visitation starting one hour prior to the service at the church. Dr. Jeff Johnson will be officiating the service.

The family would like to thank the employees of The Lodge at Wake Forest, the therapists at Legacy Healthcare, and the assistants from Home Instead for their love, care, and friendship over the last two years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Oakley Baptist Church, 2300 Siler City-Glendon Road, Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Baldwin family. 

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com