Pam had a beautiful smile that would light up a room & her laugh was infectious. She was gullible with a childlike innocence that made her the target of many pranks, all of which turned into great laughs.

Her handwriting was exquisite. She had a rare gift for writing heartfelt letters that made you feel deeply loved.

Pam was a gifted musician that could effortlessly play hymns and sonatas on the piano. She loved praise and worship and spent much of her time studying the Bible.

One of my favorite stories about Pam happened the night of my junior prom. She promised to do my makeup and she did, even though she was in labor. She never made it about herself, just calmly made sure I was done up and ready. When the event was over that night, I found out I had a new niece. That was Pam, true to her word, even in moments when most people would have chosen themselves.

Pam devoted her life to her family. She was deeply committed to my brother, offering him lifelong forgiveness for taking her to the circus on their honeymoon.

Her true gift was her connection to children whether it was her own or countless others through her work.

Above all else, she was a mother. Her son and daughter were the center of her world, the reason behind every sacrifice and every selfless act. Loving them wasn’t just part of her life, it was the very heart of who she was.

Pam was my sister-in-law, but also my friend. She will be deeply missed, but live on forever in our hearts.