Pamela Kay Russell, 61, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in her home, surrounded by family. Pam was fearfully and wonderfully made by God with one extra chromosome, which made her extraordinary. She was born on July 21, 1959 in Guymon, Oklahoma. Pam attended Bost School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where she participated in the Special Olympics. She was a member of the Roland Church of Christ.
Pam worked as a nurse, following in the footsteps of her big sister Mary June, at the Roland Family Medical Clinic. She later developed a passion for Fashion Design and would spend countless hours designing her sketches. Pam loved to dance, she loved music, her favorite band was KISS, she loved to go shopping on the weekends, and her favorite restaurant was Red Lobster.
Pam had 4 “Babies” Millie, Michael, Giggles, and Sarah Russell, whom she loved and cared for daily. She also lovingly referred to her sister Nancy as her “Baby Daughter”.
Pam loved all things chocolate and would only drink ice cold Coca-Cola “The REAL Thing”.
Pam was loved and cared for by many, but no greater love than that of her mother who relentlessly took care of her for 61 years. We believe Pam was a child sent from above and because of her we all have a stronger faith and richer love.
She is survived by her mother Mary Jo Russell of Roland, OK; brother Dr. Roy Russell (Dr. Debra Russell) of Van Buren, AR; sisters, Mary Lewis Farney (Marion) of Muldrow, OK, “Baby Daughter” Nancy Snow (Lonnie) of Roland, OK, and Jackie Russell Norwood of Roland, OK.
She was proceeded in death by her grandparents Myrtle Pauline Russell and Ralph Dudley Russell, her father Roy E. Russell, her brother-in-law Fred Lewis, and her nephew Trey Thompson.
Private Family Funeral service will be 2 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roland City Cemetery. Viewing will be Tuesday from 10 AM – 5 PM at Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorials may be sent to Bost Inc. 7701 Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903.
