Pauline Hoover Say, 89, of Rio Rancho, N.M., formerly of Butler, died Monday.

Born in Petrolia, Jan. 24, 1916, she was the daughter of Joseph F. and Elva M. Bashline Adams.

She was a graduate of Karns City High School and belonged to the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary prior to retiring to New Mexico with her husband in 1978.

Mrs. Say also belonged to the Rock Hounds and enjoyed traveling with her husband.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth Shakley; a brother-in-law, William Shakley of Cabot; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Her husband, John C. Say, and two brothers, Joseph "Bud" and Kenneth, preceded her in death.

SAY - Arrangements for Pauline Hoover Say, who died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, are being handled by VISTA VERDE MORTUARY, Rio Rancho, N.M.Memorial donations may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association; St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 2701 American Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124; or the Rio Rancho Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.