Polly Harrington Rabalais

1939 - 2010

Polly Harrington Rabalais obituary, 1939-2010, Clinton, MS

BORN

1939

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Clinton

106 Cynthia Street

Clinton, Mississippi

Polly Rabalais Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 22, 2010.

Arrangements under the direction of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Clinton, MS.

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December 8, 2010

Polly was one of my roommates when we all attended Hinds. Due to a shortage of space we all lived together in a renovated barracks. We loved it and had some really good times. She was one of the most precious people I have ever known. It was my good fortune to see her and spend time with her at a recent 50+ reunion. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will be with you during the difficult days ahead. Joanne Carpenter McNair (Bay Springs, Ms)

November 22, 2010

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November 21, 2010

michael long

coach Rabalais is a great person and coach. I just found out about her passing i wanted everyone to know that i will miss her. She was my golf coach at hinds and gave me a chance to play for hinds. She believed in me and it always showed. thank you coach i will miss u.

November 18, 2010

Linda Alford

Polly was my golf coach for a brief time at Hinds and then later we played many times together at the municipal course in Jackson with the Capitol Ladies Golf Association and elsewhere. She was a great lady and I am so glad she was a part of my life. I never saw her without a smile on her face and she was always so encouraging to me and anyone else who crossed her path. I will miss her greatly!

November 17, 2010

David Kimball

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 17, 2010

Tom Martin

I had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Rabalais when she and her husband purchased new Raleigh bicycles from my store, The Bike Rack, during the mid-1970's. She was a sweet, thoughtful, and spirit filled person. God Bless her Soul.

November 17, 2010

Robert Chatelain

Dear Kevin, Karen, & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We were very sad to hear about Polly's illness.
We loved Polly - she was so sweet. I know you will miss her.
You may remember visiting my Mom (Aunt Lilly) in Mansura, La.
Love,
Robert & Sandy Chatelain
[email protected]

November 17, 2010

lou hart

I was so very sorry to hear of Polly's passing. She was a great lady. She will be greatly missed by the golfing community. She made a difference in many a young players life.

Lou Weddington Hart

November 17, 2010

Leah Cook Burnside

November 17, 2010

Leah Cook Burnside

I got the pleasure of knowing MeMe (Ms Polly) through Trevor Rabalais, her grandson. She was always so kind and loving. She will truely be missed. I will be praying for you all in this time of sadness. May God bless all of you.

November 17, 2010

Karen Bridges

To all who knew Mrs.Polly Rabalais, she will be dearly missed. The world is less a beautiful, loving, and awesome lady! Unique, caring, and talented,and never1to judge others. Always willing to help. While I could write a book a/b her pleasant nature and her remarkable life, I will leave u w/ this: AS MUCH AS SHE LOVED, SHE ...WAS LOVED. AND HER LIFE WILL CONTINUE THROUGH ALL WHO HAD A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE SPARKLE N HER EYES!

November 17, 2010

Larry Hill

Polly – A bright star has been dimmed. Although heaven is better for her presence, all of us have lost a truly wonderful friend. Her talent and her devotion in all that she did will forever be missed by those of us who knew and loved her.

May her eternal peace be a reward for all she was and all she did on her far-too -short time with us. We can only hope that our own contributions may provide a pathway to a time when we can again join with her

November 17, 2010

ron smalldridge

November 17, 2010

I met Polly several years ago at our excercise class at the Clinton Healthplex--such an inspiring and fun person! She helped take the "work" out of working out. Always a smile, always upbeat and encouraging through her own example. She finally coerced another woman and me to try golf--met us at the driving range, took us to Hinds to try a few holes. Even then she kept a good attitude! And she talked so happily and proudly of her children and grandchildren. My sympathy to you all.
Lee Harding
Bolton, MS

November 17, 2010

Joy & Fred Hardwick

How great it was to meet Polly, She loved her family and grandchildren so much!. Never met a stranger . To Karen & Jack, and Kevin & Missy,and all the Grandchildren. May the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and peace to your soul.

November 17, 2010

Jaynie Hanks Laird

I was fortunate to have known Mrs. Rabalais when I was a cheerleader at Hinds Jr. College 1974-1975. She was such a kind, sweet lady & was very well respected by the Hinds staff as well as all the students. I am very sorry for your loss, but will always have very fond memories of her.

November 17, 2010

Polly Rabalias was a lovely lady and friend. I worked with her for many years in connection with MAHPERD and shared many memories as former W girls. She and Mike were wonderful people; I cherish the memories of our friendship and conversations.
Condolences and prayers for the family and many friends. A gentle soul has gone home. May God provide you strength and comfort.

Joan Thompson Thomas, Amory, MS

November 17, 2010

What a wonderful Christian, teacher and friend your mother was. I taught with Polly and Mike at Hinds for 25 years and shared friendship with their friends Margaret, Aubrey and Ella Lucas. Her sweet smile and bubbly personality will be greatly missed by all those with whom she shared her life. Mary Lou Lott, Raymond (now living in Memphis)

November 17, 2010

J.W. Allen

I had Mrs. Rabalais for golf when I went to Hinds back in 77. She was one of my top 3 teachers from elementary to college. I loved being in her class and still remember a lot of what she taught me. She called me a joker because I made a joke of her "How do you address the ball?" I answered, "Hi, ball." I will always remember her. My condolences.

November 16, 2010

Jill Mooney

I had the pleasure of playing golf with Polly for several years at Municipal with the Capital Ladies Golf Association and she always had a smile on her face. Regardless of the weather conditions you never heard her complain, she was just glad to be at the course with the ladies. I will truly miss her. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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