Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home, 4216 S. Bowen in Arlington.
She was born Billie Jo Trice on Feb. 8, 1935, in Fort Worth, to James P. and Gertrude Trice.
Pamela had a passion for blues music and loved to dance. She gave generously, and rarely let a visitor leave empty-handed. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Survivors: Husband, Donald E. Porter; daughter, Lane Kirby; stepsons, Vincent and Jimmy Porter; stepdaughters, Deborah Porter and Donnette Ellis; brother, Richard Trice; and 12 nieces and nephews.