She wrote the Dear Abby advice column, where her advice was sometimes sassy or snappy. Her pseudonym, “Abigail Van Buren”, was very unique, and I remember reading some of her columns while wearing a grin on my face. Sadly, Pauline died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at the age of 94. From my perspective, her battle with Alzheimer’s disease was one that she fought bravely until the end, and she lived a great life while using the talents God had given her.
Thankfully, she is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, who said, “My mother leaves very big high heels to fill with a legacy of compassion, commitment and positive social change. I will honor her memory every day.” Jeanne took over the column in 2002, after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
I will miss her as well. She famously dispensed intimate guidance to readers around the globe on everything from cheating spouses to intrusive in-laws. She also was an equal champion for the rights of women, minorities and people who were mentally ill or had physical disabilities.
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