BORN

1947

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Kirksey Funeral Home

406 Lenoir Road

Morganton, North Carolina

Pamela Russell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2010.

Pamela S. Russell, age 63, of Nebo, NC, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Pam was an unselfish woman and put everyone else's needs before her own.

She was born April 15, 1947 in Vallejo, CA to Josephine Galatioto Smith of Sanford, FL and to the late Charles Smith. Pam retired from Sun Trust Bank. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Park Pals and she was the unofficial president of thrift shopping.

In addition to her mother, left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, David Russell of the home; two sons, Jim Lee and wife, Wendy of Palm Coast, FL and Robert Russell and wife, Stephanie of Oakland, TN; one daughter, Denise Albaladejo of St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren, Sharon, Jason, Kevin, Robert, Julia and Emma; one great-grandson, Marcus; her cousin, Maria Crescenti; and unlimited special friends. Also surviving is her beloved dog, Maggie, who was her best friend.

Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in McCall Memorial Chapel at Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Lupus Foundation of America – 2000 L. Street, NW Suite 710 Washington, DC 20036. The phone number is (202)349-1155.

Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family.

Words of comfort may be shared with the Russell family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com

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November 11, 2014

DENISE ALBALADEJO

You've made me the person I am today, Mom. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or what you would say. I see you in my children's and grandchild's faces! Without you, there would be no "them". I miss you and love you...Your Daughter

October 27, 2014

Jim Lee

Warm and happy memories are always in my mind for such a wonderful mother and friend. You were a joy, inspiration and the rock of our family. I truly love you and know you are watching over all of us with wings on.
Your loving son, Jim.

October 18, 2011

October 11 2011
PAM I SURE MISS YOU AND I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU SOON. YOUR LOVING HUSBAND.
DAVE RUSSELL

December 28, 2010

Abby, Luis, Julia and Paul Rivera

Dear Dave,
Pam was more then friend and had a great BIG heart we will always have her wonderful memories she built with us. We are happy to have had her in our lives. You are in our prayers.
We love you

December 23, 2010

Jennifer (Gramer) Simmons

Dear Dave, Denise, Jim & Robert,
I'll always remember growing up in Orlando & at Sun Bank in College Park with y'all and Pam. She was such a wonderful person and will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Cherish the memories of the time you had with her and know that my thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

December 23, 2010

Ellen Mask

Dave, Jim, Denise, and Robert - My heart aches for you, for the rest of the family, and for everyone who knew Pam. She was an incredible woman. I will always remember "Little Mom" fondly...her smile, her hugs, and thrift-store and after-Christmas shopping. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 23, 2010

Kirsten and Russell Brown

We are praying for your family and Pam during this very difficult time. She was truly a special person and will be forever in your memories.

December 22, 2010

Gerry and Phil Wohlfert

Dear Dave and Family,
Pam was so special, so sweet and always smiling, that's how I will always see her, with a big smile, laughing and happy. She will be greatly missed by everyone

December 22, 2010

Janet Noles, McDowell Memorial Park

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You have such a wonderful family and I pray your memories will bless you and give you strength through this difficult time.

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