Wadine Baucom Pope, 92, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on November 24, 1933, daughter to the late Wade Hampton Baucom and Eunice Broome Baucom. She is also preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Baucom, Kenneth Baucom, Thurman Baucom, a sister Hazel McCollum, and a granddaughter Amanda Helms.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, February 20, 2026, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to follow at Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 1:45PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112.

Wadine is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Henry “Frank” Pope Sr., son, Phil Helms (Kelly), daughter, Sherry Love (Denning), stepson, Frank Pope Jr., stepdaughter, Angela Wallace, five grandchildren, Nikki Harvey (Jody), Clint Helms, Dillon Love (Aki), Vince Pope, Anna Pope, and four great grandchildren, Brenton Harvey, Ayden Harvey, Oakley Helms, Asher Helms, brother, Hayne Baucom, and a sister, Marie Taylor.

Wadine was an intelligent and highly motivated woman who took great pride in her work and family. Among her many positive attributes, she was especially known for her beautiful handwriting and the delicious pound cakes she made for friends and family. She often spoke about her childhood, emphasizing her quick cotton-picking ability, frequently helping her sister keep up.

Wadine loved her family dearly. She spoke often of her brothers and sisters and her grandchildren. She loved getting together with her family and sharing memories of their earlier days and making new memories to cherish. She so enjoyed the companionship of the pets, Duke and Tommy, in her later years. But most of all, she loved her husband and was grateful for the care that he gave her as they ventured through life together.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe NC 28110.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory is honored to be entrusted to care for the Pope Family.