Pauline Carter Council

Ms. Pauline Carter Council was born on April 26, 1950, to the late Mr. Willie Frank Carter, Sr. and Mrs. Bernice Carter in Camilla, Georgia. Fittingly, she was named after her maternal grandmother, who was her favorite person. As she approached end of life, she often asked about her parents and grandparents, wanting to ensure their wellbeing and expressing a desire to see them. Affectionately called “Momee” by her nieces and nephews, Pauline entered her eternal rest and was rejoined with parents and grandparents on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

A dedicated scholar, Pauline was the salutatorian of Camilla Consolidated High School’s Class of 1968. Her academic achievements earned her a scholarship to Morris Brown College, where she excelled and graduated in the Class of 1972.

Upon graduation from Morris Brown, Pauline pursued a career in community development with the South Georgia Regional Development Center, where she exemplified a passion for enhancing the lives of the elderly. After almost twenty years of dedicated service to her community, she returned to school, pursuing a Juris Doctorate, while balancing her commitment to family life.

With remarkable perseverance, she commuted from Valdosta, Georgia to the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law in Gainesville, FL, throughout her time as a student there. In 1994, she earned her law degree from UF, fulfilling a life-long goal and paving the way for a successful legal career focused primarily on family law. As an attorney and special prosecutor, Pauline was known for her integrity, compassion, and steadfast commitment to justice. She was revered for relentlessness in securing child support payments on behalf of minor children.

Pauline will be remembered for the kindness, warmth, and humor that defined her life. Whether sharing stories around the dinner table, offering wisdom and encouragement, or simply listening, she had a gift for making people feel valued and understood. She especially treasured time spent with loved ones during the holidays, particularly on the Fourth of July and Christmas, where she worked tirelessly to prepare memorable meals that are still craved to this day. Her seafood casserole and crab stuffed mushrooms are legendary.

Above all, Pauline was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family was the center of her world. Her love, guidance, and unwavering support have shaped generations and will continue to be felt by those who were blessed to know her.

Pauline is survived by her children, Dawn Montgomery (Cedric), Kimberly Sheridan (Michael), Ashley Council, and James Council, III; her siblings, Maxell Carter Cooper, Larry Carter, Allen Carter, Barbara Carter Hilliard, Sherry Carter Logan, and Teresa Carter; seven grandchildren, Myan Montgomery, Jaylyn Roberts (Jerin), Cedric Montgomery, Jr., Paul Michael Montgomery, Leah Sheridan, Lauren Sheridan, and Amari Jones; and five great-grandchildren, Marlee Thornton, Melanie Thornton, DJ Thornton, Kylee Roberts, and JT Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Bernice Carter and Willie Frank Carter, Sr.; her sisters, Manola Carter Robinson and Donna Carter Banks; her brother, Willie Frank Carter, Jr.; and great-grandchild, Cannon Thornton.

Though Pauline's passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of her family and friends, her legacy of love, laughter, and perseverance will endure.