Suffolk – Pauline Castellow Padgett, 85, widow of Franklin Delano "B.B." Padgett, passed away November 21, 2021 in Accordius Health at Nansemond Pointe.   A native of Suffolk, she was a daughter of the late James Castellow and Maggie Mae Gilbert Castellow.  She was also predeceased by a son, James Ronald "Ronnie" Padgett; four sisters, Annie Bell, Georgia Offtermatt, Martha Patterson, and her twin, Aleene Hayes; a brother, Jimmy Castellow; and a special friend, James Magee.

Pauline was a graduate of Holland High School and a member of South Quay Baptist Church.  She was a long-time member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge and she loved to dance.

Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Patricia P. Tyler (Lynn) of Wake Forest, NC; two sons, Franklin D. Padgett, Jr. (Kathryn) of Suffolk and Lee Padgett (Natalie) of Yuma, AZ; four grandchildren, Neil Padgett (Gina), Taylor Tyler, Lane Padgett (Katie) and Leslie T. McAllister (Toby); three step-grandchildren, Kayley O. Hudson (Justin), Michael-John Oliver and Riley Oliver; five great grandchildren, Avery Padgett, Dalton Padgett, Monroe Padgett, Graham Padgett, and Adeline McAllister; and three step-great grandchildren, Evelyn Hudson, Stella Hudson and Oliver Hudson.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Friday, November 26, 2021 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Lou Ventura officiating.  Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, November 24 in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society or any favorite charity.

www.wrightfuneralhome.org