Pauline L. Vance

Pauline Vance, 74, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in the St. Vincent hospital/surrounded by loved ones.

Born on December 25, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, Pauline was the beloved Daughter of the late Reverend Willie Sullivan Jr. and Ms. Willie Lee Williams-Sullivan. She will be remembered for warmth, generosity, sense of humor, and the lasting impact she made on the lives of those around her. Her favorite way of sharing joy is always saying HEYYYYYY.

Pauline was a graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School. She worked at Morgan Linen Service of Toledo Ohio for over 40 plus years before retiring. She dedicated her spiritual life to her family church Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. One of her favorite things to do was shopping, playing cards. And especially cherished time spent with family members, friends, or loved ones.

Pauline was preceded in death by both Parents, ex-husband Roosevelt Vance, Son Roosevelt J. Vance Sr., sister Maxine Jones- Kareem, brothers Robert Sullivan, Rhondy Sullivan and Joseph Sullivan. She is survived by her son Donnell L. Sullivan Sr., sisters Esther Bates-Miles of Toledo Ohio, Christine Fulmore of San Antonio Tx, Josephine Sullivan of Los Angeles Ca., Willamina Regina Sullivan-Shelton of Toledo, Ohio, and brother Marvin Sullivan of Toledo, Ohio, Twenty Plus grand-children, and twenty-five plus great-great children. Her special sister Geraldine Noble and favorite nephew Jason Sullivan, sister-friend Debra Prude of Moreno Valley, Ca and host of nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

Friends and family will be received at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 2269 Upton Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43606 on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM with a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.