Pauline Lewis Davies

Pauline Lewis Davies, formerly of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 6 in Franklin, Tennessee. She was born on May 20, 1921, to the late Clifford and Clara Hunt in Owingsville, Kentucky. Recognized by many in Kentucky as the "Lady in Blue,� Pauline received national recognition for her outstanding achievement in both career success and community service. She began her career working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, but went on to join her uncle�s real estate business where she began what would be a life long career path. She quickly developed her skills and moved on to establish her own real estate firm and home building business in the 1960s. With emphasis on integrity in business and personal life, Pauline�s trademark slogan "Homes for Gracious Living� characterized her attention to style and set the standard for advertising and real estate promotion in Kentucky. She was instrumental in organizing the local Board of Realtors, bringing state and national honor to its accomplishments, and went on to become the first woman to be named "Realtor of the Year� in 1965 by the Frankfort Board of Realtors. In 1966, she went on to be named Kentucky�s first woman "Realtor of the Year� and Director of the Kentucky Real Estate Association and representative to the national committee. Pauline also held the distinction of being the first woman ever appointed to the Board of both the Frankfort-Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. She also served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Kennebec Children�s Home and Franklin County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and was an active member of the Kentucky Business and Professional Women�s Club and the Frankfort Woman�s Club. Pauline was recognized as one of the ten "Outstanding Women of Kentucky,� received the distinguished "Orchid Award� for her untiring efforts in civic improvement, and was appointed Chairman of the State of Kentucky�s homecoming campaign "Come Back to Kentucky.� In 1967, Pauline was read into the House Congressional Record by John C. Watts, Representative for the Sixth District. In his address, Congressman Watts said of Pauline "the record clearly shows that Mrs. Lewis, while achieving an outstanding professional career in business, also has lead and exemplary life in dedicated public service. She is indeed one of Kentucky�s most outstanding citizens. Kentucky is proud and honored to have such a lady.� Following a long career in real estate, Pauline enjoyed time with her family and friends and continued to remain active in both civic and social circles. Her style, professionalism, and generosity remain her legacy. She will be sorely missed. She is survived by three grandchildren, David Renwick of Frankfort, Kentucky, Beth Davis Lambert (Bobby) of Franklin, Tennessee and John Hunt Davis (Molly) of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; five great grandchildren, Caroline, Jack and Sam Davis of Lawrenceburg and Olivia and Eliza Lambert of Franklin; former husband William "Bill� Lewis of Frankfort; one step daughter Scottie Belle Lewis of Frankfort and one step son William E. Lewis Jr. of Lebanon; one sister, Juanita Wells of Lexington, Kentucky; and four nieces and three nephews. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years, William H. Davies, her son, Don Nelson Davis, and three brothers, Virgil, Cranston, and Billy Hunt. At Pauline�s request, cremation will take place with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Frankfort. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 12. Friends and family may gather between 1:00 and 2:30 at Harrods Funeral Home in Frankfort, with the service to begin at 2:30. Memorials are suggested to Caris Healthcare (hospice provider), 9041 Executive Park Drive, Suite 275, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home.

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Pauline Lewis Davies

May 20, 1921 - December 6, 2011