Pauline Sharp, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 10:40 P.M. May 10, 2017 at her residence in Mount Vernon. She was born February 25, 1921 in Mount Vernon to parents, Clyde and Eva Mae (Little) Sammons. Pauline married Dale F. Sharp on October 10, 1941 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 54 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 23, 1995.  A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A Visitation will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.