She was preceded in death by her sister, Libby Howie Morrison and Libby’s husband, Jack Morrison. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Don Brantley; her son, Clark Brantley (Stephani); her daughter, Ansley Sheeran (Paul); her brothers, Ralph Howie (Judy) and Kenny Howie (Carol Ann); and her four grandchildren, Reagan Brantley, Zoey Brantley, Oliver Sheeran, and Charlotte Sheeran.
Pamela was born in Union County on February 14, 1954, daughter of the late Ralph and Celeste Rape Howie. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1972. She then graduated with honors from Wingate College and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Education from UNC Charlotte. Pamela was a devoted wife and mother. On August 5, 1972 she married her “honey bun”, Don Brantley. They welcomed their son on June 10, 1980 and daughter on May 27,1983.
Pamela loved to love and uplift people. She had the warmest heart, always with a hug and word of encouragement ready to share. She treasured her family and spending time with them. She especially cherished her role as Nana. She loved going to the beach, her happy place. She made the best chocolate oatmeal cookies. She loved music and was an incredibly talented singer and choir director. She was a strong woman of faith and loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved her church and her church family. She found great joy in praising the Lord through investing her time in church activities such as Vacation Bible School, choir productions, and teaching Sunday school. She was a dedicated teacher and taught elementary through middle school for over 20 years.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and everyone who knew her.
The family has requested open hours for friends to sign the register book and pay their respects from 2:00pm until 7:00pm Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Brantley will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the Brantley family.
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” ~ 1 Corinthians 2:9.
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