Pauline "Polly" Roe Whaley

Polly was born February 10, 1936 at Easton Memorial Hospital to Herbert Troy Roe and Katharine Bailey Roe. In that maternity ward there was also a little baby boy that would one day be her husband. Polly grew up on the family farm near Wye Mills/Starr. Polly started dating Carlton Whaley in the tenth grade. She graduated from Queen Annes County High School and attended one year at then Towson State Teacher’s College, before transferring to McQueen Gibbs School of Nursing at Easton Hospital; where she earned her RN. Polly and Carlton married on September 13, 1958 and established their home in Easton. In a few years they were joined by sons; David and Troy and finally daughter; Ellen. Polly loved NCAA basketball and especially Coach K and the Duke Blue Devils. It was pretty much accepted that she would not be answering the phone or coming to the door during March Madness or during a Duke game. Her passion for sports extended to her grandchildren; rarely missing a soccer game, basketball game, dance recital or swim meet. Polly and Carlton traveled extensively in the US; visiting every state at least once, while making sure to stop at each state capital. Always an adventure; having a rough agenda with AAA map in hand and avoiding the interstate highways; seeing rural America. The Volvo wagon would often rack up over 10,000 miles per trip; in the course of exploring the National Parks, museums, county fairs, distilleries and such as they crisscrossed the US. They also ventured to Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Her photo albums were readily available after the trip for those willing to view and hear the itinerary in colorful detail. Polly’s life was her family. She supported and nurtured the growth of her children and grandchildren. Also friends were recipients of her love and caring; receiving a meal or a container of homemade soup when ailing. Polly is predeceased by her husband; Carlton. And survived by son David (Cindy) Whaley, son Troy (Bronwyn) Whaley and daughter Ellen Gumpman, as well as grandson Matthew (Amelia) Whaley, grandson Seth (Jane) Whaley, grandson Michael (Hope) Malone-Whaley and granddaughters Corinne and Alayna Gumpman. Polly was also great grandmother to Caroline and Mark Whaley and Savannah and Reagan Whaley. Our family would very much like to thank the staff of Talbot Hospice and Aging At Home Solution for the comforting care for our mother and the support for our family. A visitation is schedules for Saturday, September 20th at the FHN Chapel, 408 S. Liberty Street, Centreville from 10:00 – 12:00. A graveside service will follow at Chesterfield Cemetary. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions to Talbot Hospice.

Pauline "Polly" Roe Whaley

February 10, 1936 - September 11, 2025