Pauline L. Brown Corbitt

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Corbitt will be live streamed on the Facebook Page of Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor.

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Pauline L. Brown Corbitt, affectionately known in her childhood as “Happy,” was born in 1950 in Newfield, Antigua to Muriel Walker Sealey and Checile Brown. She was raised in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, where her life was shaped by faith, family, and a deep compassion for others.

Pauline received her early education at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, where her Catholic faith took root and remained a guiding force throughout her life. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of the Virgin Islands, followed by a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Miami; a testament to her lifelong commitment to children and service.

She began her career as a social worker in St. Croix, where she was naturally drawn to the children on her caseload. That calling led her into education, where she served in several roles, including gym teacher and kindergarten teacher. Pauline ultimately found her professional home as a first grade teacher, a role she held for decades at Juanita Gardine Elementary School. She later served as Chair for First Grade Teachers, mentoring colleagues with patience, grace, and quiet leadership. To her students, Pauline was more than an educator; she was a steady presence, a source of encouragement, and often a second mother.

Pauline’s greatest joy was her family. Her life’s most meaningful journey began with the birth of her first child, Kareem. On August 4, 1984, she married the love of her life, Archie Corbitt, Jr. Together they welcomed Alexis Danielle and Archie Corbitt III, building a home grounded in love, faith, and caring discipline.

In retirement, Pauline found happiness from additional time in her garden, cultural events on St. Croix, and spending treasured time with her grandchildren; Yasmin, Jonathan, Nyrelle, and Arielle; who brought her immense pride and joy.

Pauline is preceded in death by her sister and best friend, Muriene; survived by her beloved husband; her children; her sister, Geraldine “Miss G”; her son and daughters in-law, Michelle, Abraham, and Neisha; and and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends; too numerous to mention. She also leaves behind her many “children”; the generations of students whose lives she touched during her decades of teaching.

Remembered for her gentle spirit, steadfast faith, and selfless heart, Pauline leaves a legacy of love, learning, and quiet strength that will endure for generations.

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