Pauline Ellen McFarland, 63, Brownsburg, died February 1, 2010, in Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville.  Pauline was born February 2, 1946, in Danville, Indiana, to the late Howard and Doris (Hughes) Retherford.

Mrs. McFarland graduated from Danville High School in 1964.  She was an active member of Clermont Church of the Nazarene, where she also played the piano part time.  She was an avid golfer and often played at Quail Creek.  In addition, she enjoyed playing euchre, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.  Mrs. McFarland retired from Blue Cross & Blue Shield in 1999, after more than 28 years of service. 

She married Donald E. McFarland on July 9, 1983; he preceded her in death in 1998. 

Survivors include her brother, Max Retherford (Connie) of Tucson, Arizona; step-son, Duane McFarland (Shannon) of Mooresville; step-daughter, Donna Farr (Kenneth) of Martinsville; grandchildren, Dustin and Brandon Davis; Brian, Sean and Jessica McFarland; Tyler Snyder; great grandchildren, Dylan McFarland and Noah Davis; aunt, Roberta Lyon of Hazelwood; special sisters, Earlene McFarland of Brooklyn and Nancy Rogers of Richmond; a host of nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010, in the Clermont Church of the Nazarene, 3330 1^st Avenue, Indpls., with calling there from 11 a.m.  Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.  Rev. Bruce Bowlin will officiate.  Memorial contributions may be made to the church.